Gains in proficiency testing pass rates reported by CLIA cytology program
CMS enjoined from enforcing anti-markup rules on certain anatomic pathology arrangements
Dissecting the court’s injunction to stop the Medicare lab bidding demo for now—see the Focus
—Flaws found in demo design —Major challenges in lawsuit upheld; others not subject to judicial review
—Irreparable harm real, not speculative ACLA urges CMS to rethink coverage and payment policy for new panel code 80047
OIG changes payment rules for advisory opinions
Washington Watch: House approves genetic anti-discrimination provisions, sends bill to Senate

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April 14, 2008 - Table of Contents

NIR April 14, 2008 (full PDF issue)

Court Orders Halt to Medicare Lab Competitive Bidding Demo

House Approves Overhaul of CLIA Cytology Proficiency Testing

CLIA Cytology Program Shows Gains in PT Pass Rates

Preliminary Injunction Granted in Pathology Anti-Markup Lawsuit

Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Halting Lab Bidding Demo

ACLA to CMS: 'Rethink Policy on New Panel Code'

OIG Changes the Payment Rules for Advisory Opinions

Washington Watch (0804a)