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Federal Policy·May 28, 2026
CMS Recharters Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the rechartering of the Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests and appointed five new members. The panel will meet July 14-15, 2026, to advise the HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator on clinical diagnostic laboratory test policy. The panel provides recommendations on laboratory benefit coverage, coding, and payment policy under Medicare Part B.
Why it matters for managed care
While this panel advises on Medicare laboratory policy, Medicaid managed care organizations should monitor its recommendations because state Medicaid programs often adopt Medicare coverage and payment methodologies for laboratory services, particularly for dual-eligible populations.
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