The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has delayed until January 1, 2009, the applicability of anti-markup provisions under the Stark physician self-referral rules to certain services in certain locations. It does not apply to (1) anatomic pathology not performed in the "same building" in which a group practice generally furnishes services  (as defined in the Stark rules) and (2) the technical component of any purchased diagnostic test.

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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