The House on Apr. 8 approved by voice vote a bipartisan bill that would revamp the CLIA program for proficiency testing in gynecologic cytology, a measure backed by a coalition of more than 60 organizations, including national and state pathology groups.

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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)