title: HCFA issues long-anticipated, controversial final clinical laboratory rules.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Buc
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Baluss
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D002568:Certification / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007753:Laboratories / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States