New CLIA e-Notifications: Here’s What Clinical Labs Need to Know
As of March 1, 2026, CMS will move CLIA away from paper-based transactions to improve efficiency and payments
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LDT Oversight Remains Under CLIA, for Now
Judge rules that the FDA has ‘no authority’ to issue its rule governing laboratory-developed tests
Further Details to Note about Updated Clinical Lab Director Qualifications
Put into place late last year, the new rules place more emphasis on formal and continuing education requirements
CMS Mulls Stark Law Relief: This Time It May Be for Real
From - National Intelligence Report
After decades of complaining about the Stark Law, the lab industry may now have an actual opportunity to secure meaningful relief…
How to Adjust to the April 2018 Medicare Beneficiary Cards
By Sean McSweeney bio
In a press release on May 30, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) commented regarding their fraud prevention initiative program and their planned changes regarding…
PAMA Reimbursement: CMS Explains How to Get ADLT Status for New Lab Tests
From - National Intelligence Report
Although the 2018 market-based Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) is officially in effect, implementation of the new PAMA Part B payment rules for lab tests remains…
Value Care: CMS Value Modifier Programs Ends Not with a Bang but a Whimper
From - National Intelligence Report
Thanks for nothing. While CMS likes to congratulate itself for using provider pay adjustments to "transform the healthcare delivery system," more often than not…
Medicare Reimbursement: Federal Government Funding Extension Includes a Boatload of Medicare Changes
From - National Intelligence Report
The government shutdown fiasco is having an impact on Medicare spending and reimbursement. But the crucial details are being buried in the legislative paperwork…
CLIA: After 36 Years, CMS Gives Lab Accreditation a Good Hard Look
From - National Intelligence Report
If you've been in the clinical labs business for a while, you probably appreciate the wisdom behind this ancient Chinese curse. 2018 is shaping up to be a very…
Medicare Reimbursement: CMS Finalizes Controversial PAMA Fee Schedule
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OPPS 2018: Revised Payment Rates & a New ADLT Date of Service Exemption
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