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  As Part of Reform Act Implementation, CMS Revises April Update of ASC Procedures to Which Device Adjustment Policy Applies . . .
  CMS Instructions Implement Reform Law Provisions on Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction for Certain Diagnostic Imaging Procesures . . .
  OIG Advisory Opinion Okays Imaging Providers' Plan for Offering Free Insurance Pre-Authorization Services . . .
  House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Posts Statements from Hearing on 3 Health Care Pricing Transparency Bills . . .
  Financing Issues on Agenda of June Session of National Vaccine Advisory Committee . . .
  NICE Details 18 Guidances That it Says Save Money . . .
  CMS Instructions Provide Updates to Requirements for Determining Self-Administration of Drugs and Biologicals . . .
  CMS Updates Instructions on Discarded Drugs and Biologicals . . .
  Drug Payments: OIG Releases Quarterly Comparison of ASP, AMP . . .
  Senate Aging Committee Releases Statements, Other Resources from Hearing on Use of Broadband, Other Technologies to Assist Aging in Place . . .
  HHS Sets June Meeting of Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society . . .
  Medical Specialty Societies Adopt Code Governing Interactions with Drug and Device Companies . . .
  Sebelius Testifies at House Labor-HHS Approps Subcommitee Hearing . . .
  Analysis Identifies Pharmacy-Related Waste Tied to Consumer Behaviors . . .
  IMS Forecasts 5-8 Percent Growth in Global Pharmaceuticals Market Through 2014 . . .
  National Quality Forum Posts Agenda for April 22 Session on Imaging Efficiency Measures . . .
  CMS Posts Updated Document on Qualified Registries for 2010 PQRI and ePrescribing Programs . . .
  CMS Posts Updated Application Determination Reference Document for ASC New Technology Intraocular Lenses . . .
  CMS Releases Contractor's Report That Finds Part B ASP Payment System Has Lowered Expenditures Without Signs of Adverse Effects . . .
  PhRMA Launches Version 2.0 of Partnership for Prescription Assistance . . .
  PhRMA Names Senior Operating Officer to Assist with Leadership Transition . . .
  Grassley Presses HHS on "Phantom" Part D Pharmacy Information . . .
  NICE Releases Membership Roster for New Diagnostics Advisory Committee . . .
  IMS Follows Up Report on U.S. Prescription Drug Market with Additional Topline Data . . .
  CMS Instructions Provide for Extension of Reasonable Cost Payment for Certain Clinical Lab Tests . . .
 
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