The Senate now has a companion bill to a House measure that would scrap the current CLIA cytology proficiency testing program and institute a continuing medical education testing alternative for pathologists and others who screen for cervical cancer.

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January 14, 2008 - Table of Contents

NIR January 14, 2008 (full PDF issue)

Medicare Revises Conversion Factor to Reflect Physician Fee Hike

CMS Uses Crosswalks to Set Fees for New Lab Codes in 2008

Senate Bill Introduced to Overhaul CLIA Cytology PT

Medicare Releases Lab Fee Schedule for 2008: What the Payment Policies Mean for Your Lab

FDA Okays First Rapid Blood Test for Drug-Resistant Staph

CMS to Delay Anti-Markup Rules for Certain Diagnostic Tests