Publication of Final Rule “Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Program and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Guidance for: This memorandum notifies state survey agency directors that CMS published a final rule entitled, "Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Program and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule; Patients' Access to Test Reports." It also summarizes the changes to CLIA and HIPAA and provides frequently asked questions for understanding the changes.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 07, 2014
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