There have been two recent developments of interest to those who provide or bill for pathology services. The first development ? related to the so-called professional component of clinical pathology services ? is of national interest. The second development ? related to a new direct billing requirement ? will interest those who provide anatomic pathology services to Maryland residents.

Please read full article for more information regarding:

Professional Component of Clinical Pathology - Health Options v. Palmetto Pathology Services, P.A., Fla. Dist. Ct. App. (April 16, 2008)

And also:

Direct Billing Requirement - 2008 Md. Laws. Ch. Nos. 195 and 196