08/07/2015
CMS Announces PAMA Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Lab Tests
02/26/2015
FDA Draft Guidance: Investigating and Reporting Adverse Reactions
02/23/2015
AAB and NILA Release Comments on HELP Committee Report
02/03/2015
AAB/NILA Comments to FDA on LDTs
11/03/2014
Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems
11/03/2014
CMS Publishes Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
10/06/2014
FDA Publishes Guidances on LDTs
09/08/2014
NILA Comments on 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
08/01/2014
FDA Announces Intent to Publish Guidance Document for Oversight of LDTs
07/11/2014
Summary of Calendar Year 2015 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule
03/31/2014
NILA Outlines Problems With House-passed SGR “Patch”
03/28/2014
House Passes SGR Patch Legislation Containing Clinical Laboratory Payment System Provisions
03/06/2014
Obama's FY 2015 Budget Proposes Additional 14% in Cuts to Part B CLFS
03/03/2014
NILA, AAB, and Clinical Laboratory Coalition Oppose Cuts to Medicare’s CLFS
12/05/2013
CMS Releases Advance Copy of Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment Rule
12/03/2013
CMS Releases Advance Copy of the Final Physician Fee Schedule Rule for 2014
11/05/2013
FDA Releases for Comment Draft Guidance for Industry Regarding Syphilis
09/06/2013
NILA's Comments to CMS on the Calendar Year 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
08/22/2013
CMS Announces New Individualized Quality Control Plan
08/08/2013
Proposed Revisions to Part B Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), July 19, 2013
07/11/2013
Clinical Lab Coalition Requests a Meeting with OIG
06/18/2013
OIG Report Misses Opportunity to Address Modernizing Medicare Laboratory Payments
06/11/2013
OIG Study Comparing Lab Payment Rates
04/17/2013
AAB/NILA to Senate Finance Committee: No More Part B CLFS Cuts!
04/10/2013
President's 2014 Budget Proposes to Cut Part B CLFS by 14% from 2016-2023
04/10/2013
Labs May Be Excluded as EHR Donors
03/26/2013
New York to Refund $18 Million to Laboratories
03/20/2013
CMS Increases Part B Trip Fee Payments
12/06/2012
OIG Recommendations on Medicare
Part B Lab Cuts
12/05/2012
CMS Transmittal Updating the Part B Clinical Lab Fee Schedule for 2013
09/05/2012
CMS Preliminary Payment Determinations published late August 2012
07/30/2012
CMS Seeks Comments on Medicare Payments for New Laboratory Tests
07/20/2012
Community Laboratories Needed to Press Offensive Against Laboratory Fee Schedule Cuts
07/19/2012
Bills Introduced to Lighten Penalties for Inadvertent Referral of PT Specimens
06/14/2012
Billing for Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services
ends July 1, 2012
06/14/2012
Medicare 5010 Conversion Deadline Fast Approaching – June 30, 2012
04/23/2012
NILA Requests Mid-Year Increase to Mileage Reimbursement
04/23/2012
NILA Comment on CMS Proposed Rule - Medicare Program: Reporting and Returning of Overpayments
02/24/2012
SAGE Commission Proposal
02/17/2012
Congress Includes Lab Cuts in Physician Pay Fix
02/16/2012
Alert! Lab Cuts Being Considered to Pay for Physician Pay Fix
02/16/2012
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION NEEDED: Congress Proposes to Cut Labs
12/23/2011
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Final Rule
12/14/2011
IRS Issues 2012 Mileage Rates - Part B Travel Allowance Unchanged for 2012
12/02/2011
2012 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
10/21/2011
Final Regulations for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
09/23/2011
New CY 2012 Lab Test Codes
09/02/2011
CMS Increases Travel Allowance
08/02/2011
Text of Debt Ceiling Agreement
07/07/2011
Opposition to Medicare Part B Coinsurance
07/05/2011
IRS Notification - Increase in Standard Mileage Rate
06/30/2011
Physician Signature Update Press Release from Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.
06/30/2011
CMS Publishes Retraction to Physician Signature Requirement
06/24/2011
IRS Increases Federal Mileage Rate
04/05/2011
Over $5 Million Returned by New York to AAB Laboratories
04/01/2011
Update on Physician Signature Requirement on Part B Lab Requisitions
03/31/2011
CMS Directive to Carriers RE: Physician Signature Requirement
03/31/2011
HHS Publishes Proposed Rule for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
02/17/2011
AAB Wins Major Victory in New York
02/11/2011
CMS to Withdraw Physician Signature Rule!
02/08/2011
Questions for CMS Regarding Physician Signature Issue
02/08/2011
Grassroots Information for Physician Signature Requirement on Requisitions
NILA 6th Annual Leaders' Forum
January 25-27, 2009
Hilton Waikoloa Village On The Big Island
Waikoloa, Hawaii
Make plans now to attend the NILA 6th Annual Leaders' Forum at the beautiful Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaiis Big Island. A resort like no other, the Hilton Waikoloa Village is a destination in itself. Cruise on mahogany canal boats along tranquil waterways. Explore the oceanfront hotel resort by air-conditioned trams or take a leisurely stroll along flagstone walkways flanked by Polynesian and Asian artwork.
Located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, Hilton Waikoloa Village lets you experience breathtaking tropical gardens, abundant wildlife, award-winning dining, world-class shopping, art and culture, and an array of activities ranging from golf and tennis to an interactive dolphin program and the Kohala Sports Club & Spa.
Hotel Reservations
Group room rates are: 
Garden, Golf, Mountain View: $189 per night plus state room tax
Ocean View: $229 per night plus state room tax
Deluxe Ocean: $259 per night plus state room tax
Hawaiis state room tax is currently11.416%. If you choose to arrive early or extend your stay, the group rates are in effect from January 20-31. Rates are based on single/double occupancy. An additional per person charge is $45 plus tax, per night. There is no charge for children ages 18 and under sharing with parents using existing bed space. A maximum of four persons are allowed per guestroom.
To make reservations, call toll free 1-800-445-8667 and reference Group Code AAB. You may also book online at www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com and reference AAB in the Group/Convention Code.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008, is the deadline date for guaranteed availability of hotel rooms at Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Preliminary Schedule of Events:
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Welcoming Reception, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sessions, 8 a.m.-5 pm.
Private Luau, 7-9 p.m.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sessions, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sessions, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Make plans now to attend.
