Monday, May 12, 2008

ASH Practice Update

The latest ASH Practice Update from the American Society of Hematology has been published and is available at http://www.hematology.org/policy/practice/05082008.cfm. It features:

Senate Finance Committee Engaged in On-Going Discussions About Action on Medicare Physician Payment Bill

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Passes Congress

Comments Due Next Week on J12 MAC Draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD)

Medicare Awards Contract in Western Region

Medicare Posts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)

ASH Supports an Extension of the National Provider Identification Phase-in

Medicare Offers More Clarification of its National Coverage Decision on ESAs

Medicare Medical Home Demonstration: Potential Impact for Cognitive Physicians

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