Blood glucose and LDL cholesterol testing included in Medicare’s physician voluntary reporting measures
Doctors’ fees should rise 1.7% in 2008, MedPAC advises
Shifting political winds on healthcare reform—see Focus
—California’s plan for universal coverage
—Business, labor, provider, and consumer groups to lobby for major reforms
—Congress open for discussion, but wary of bold steps before ’08 elections
—Bills in the works to expand coverage for the uninsured
AAB Registry exams approved for California MT, MLT licensure
Medicare Regulatory Briefs
—New billing codes for breast cancer screening, diagnosis
—Medicare interest rate rises
Diabetes, cancer screening fall short of other quality gains

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January 29, 2007 - Table of Contents

NIR January 29, 2007 (full PDF issue)

President Joins Growing Debate on Expanding Health Coverage

CMS Spells Out Details on Physician Bonus Pay

Shifting Political Winds Among States, on Capitol Hill Favor Greater Expansion of Healthcare Coverage

AAB Registry Exams Approved for California Licensure

Medicare Regulatory Briefs

Diabetes & Cancer Screening Lag Behind in Quality Gains