• 1 PHYSICIANS: Some Republicans Skeptical Of Forcing Physicians To Jump Through Quality Hoops

• 2 HOSPITALS: Court Order Drives 2007 Inpatient-Hospital Payment Rates

• 3 MEDICARE ENROLLMENT: New Medicare Enrollment Form Has Danger Zones For Providers

• 4 CPT 2007: Inpatient Consult Codes Lose Confusing 'Initial' Label

• 5 PART B: Make Sure Same-Day Admit And Discharge Are Both Face-To-Face

• 6 RADIOLOGISTS: You Can Bill For CT And MR Needle-Placement Guidance

• 7 REIMBURSEMENT: Daily Billing, Early Appeals Helped Cushion The Blow From Payment Freeze

• 8 INDUSTRY NOTES ~ GAO Calls For MIP Distribution Reforms