title: Understanding CLIA '88.
abstract: New regulations under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 have been finalized, but not without objection from the State Society. This article outlines the regulations, compares them to those originally proposed in May 1990, presents a compliance timeline, and touches upon Society concerns.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Lilley
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010824:Physicians' Offices / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States