CAP STATLINE - Federal and State News

STATLINE Issue May 9, 2013

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:28:00 CDT

In This Issue: CAP ’13 Policy Meeting Emphasizes Reform Challenges, Opportunities - CAP Pushes CMS for Meaningful Use Answers - CAP Challenges AHRQ on Genetic Test Definitions - Medicare Cost Growth Slows, Raises Doubts for IPAB Role - Correction: Provider Edits Planned for May 1 Are Delayed

STATLINE Issue April 25, 2013

Thu, 25 April 2013 11:10:00 CDT

In This Issue: Supreme Court Hears Gene Patent Case - Reminder: Provider Edits Go Into Effect May 1 - HHS Seeks Input on Improving EHR Interoperability and Adoption - Tennessee Legislation Recognizes CAP Accreditation - Negotiated Washington State Bill Upholds AG Opinion on EHRs - NC House Considers Release of Pathological Materials - It’s Not Too Late! Signup for the CAP Policy Meeting

STATLINE Issue April 11, 2013

Thu, 11 April 2013 14:02:00 CDT

In This Issue: 2013 CAP Policy Meeting - CMS/OIG Consider Ending Laboratory EHR Donations - Presidents Budget Repeals Sequester, Averts SGR, but Labs See Cuts - Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Gene Patents Next Week - CAP Asks CMS to Clarify Details on PT Referral Exception - New Meaningful Use Audits Announced - CAP Explains Problems with PQRS and EHR Incentive Programs - ONC Reminds Laboratories to Weigh in on Health Information Exchange Policy

STATLINE Issue March 28, 2013

Thu, 28 March 2013 11:15:00 CST

In This Issue: New Bill Shields Pathologists From MU Penalties - CAP Urges Congress to Build Flexibility Into New Payment Models - CMS Announces Provider Edits for May 1 - Stephen Black-Schaffer Joins MEDCAC Advisory Panel - Direct Billing Law Clarified in Indiana - NJ Governor Signs CAP-NJSP Supported Bill Into Law - Policy Meeting to Focus on the Future of Pathologists