Today, decades of medical progress have contributed to a sea change in how we treat the most serious and complex health issues. We’ve seen ground-breaking innovations that allow us to identify diseases like cancer and HIV-AIDS and intervene with targeted, comprehensive care plans. Laboratory tests are the starting point for this next generation oContinue Reading »
Bloomberg BNA June 23 — Twelve senators have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place information on modifications of physician codes in the upcoming proposed Medicare Part B fee schedule, rather than just in the final rule. Placing “the results of CMS's analysis and the rationale for any payment modifications” juContinue Reading »
Note: this is not a comprehensive list. For additional reading on this issue, please see the following articles: "DHA operations chief vows some relief from surprise lab fees," Stars and Stripes, Feb. 6, 2014 "Some lab fees soon will be billed to Tricare patients," Stars and Stripes, Jan. 9, 2014 Download PDFContinue Reading »