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In our Feb. 22 issue, we reported that release of new interpretive guidelines was imminent to help clinical laboratories align their use of health information technology, including electronic health records (EHRs), with their responsibilities under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Now, the guidelines are out. They revise CLIA regulatory standards governing test ordering, reporting of test results, and retention of test reports. They also add a new section on managing the correction of test reports…

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3/15/10 - Table of Contents

March 2010 (Full PDF Issue)

Senate-Passed Bill Blocks Physician Fee Cut Until Oct. 1

Controversy Heats Up Over Self-Referrals for Pathology Work

New Medicare Codes for HIV Screening Benefit:

Providers Get More Time to Prevent Payment Denials

Labs Get New CLIA Guidance on E-Health Records