To the dismay of clinical laboratory interests, the President’s budget request for fiscal 2008 repeats his call for nationwide competitive bidding for Medicare lab services, even though a congressionally required lab bidding demo has yet to be launched.

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February 12, 2007 - Table of Contents

NIR February 12, 2007 (full PDF issue)

Bush’s ’08 Budget: Nothing for Labs, Pathologists to Cheer About

Senate Bill Would Make TC ‘Grandfather’ Protection Permanent

Bush’s Healthcare Tax Break Gets Chilly Reception on Capitol Hill

President Sends Mixed Message to States on the Uninsured

FOCUS ON: The FY 2008 Medicare Budget: Bush’s Proposals on Collision Course With Democratic Health Leaders

Medicare Payment & Claims Advisory

Genetic Anti-Discrimination Bill Clears Senate Panel