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            <PUBLICATION_TITLE>Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions</PUBLICATION_TITLE>
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            <NAME>Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services</NAME>
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            <NAME>Department of Health and Human Services</NAME>
            <ACRONYM>HHS</ACRONYM>
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        <RULE_TITLE>Cytology Proficiency Testing (CMS-2252-F)</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This rule revises certain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 proficiency testing requirements for clinical laboratories offering cytology services and individuals examining gynecological cytology specimens.  Revisions are also made to CMS approval requirements for programs offering proficiency testing for gynecologic cytology under (CLIA) of 1988 program.  Evaluating the competency of each individual who examines gynecologic cytology specimens (pap smears) is required by Federal law and regulations. Identifying these individuals is essential in providing quality patient care.]]></ABSTRACT>
        <PRIORITY_CATEGORY>Other Significant</PRIORITY_CATEGORY>
        <RIN_STATUS>Previously Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
        <RULE_STAGE>Long-Term Actions</RULE_STAGE>
        <MAJOR>No</MAJOR>
        <UNFUNDED_MANDATE_LIST>
            <UNFUNDED_MANDATE>No</UNFUNDED_MANDATE>
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            <CFR>42 CFR 493</CFR>
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            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 263a, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 1395x, secs 1861s(15) to 1861s(17)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>of the Social Security Act</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
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            <LEGAL_DLINE_INFO>
                <DLINE_TYPE>Statutory</DLINE_TYPE>
                <DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>Final</DLINE_ACTION_STAGE>
                <DLINE_DATE>01/16/2012</DLINE_DATE>
                <DLINE_DESC>MMA Section 902</DLINE_DESC>
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        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>NPRM</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/16/2009</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>74 FR 3264</FR_CITATION>
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            <TIMETABLE>
                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Action</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/00/2012</TTBL_DATE>
            </TIMETABLE>
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        <RFA_REQUIRED>Undetermined</RFA_REQUIRED>
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            <SMALL_ENTITY>Businesses</SMALL_ENTITY>
        </SMALL_ENTITY_LIST>
        <GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
            <GOVT_LEVEL>None</GOVT_LEVEL>
        </GOVT_LEVEL_LIST>
        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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            <CONTACT>
                <FIRST_NAME>Cheryl</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Wiseman</LAST_NAME>
                <MIDDLE_NAME>B.</MIDDLE_NAME>
                <TITLE>Health Insurance Specialist</TITLE>
                <AGENCY>
                    <CODE>0938</CODE>
                    <NAME>Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>CMS</ACRONYM>
                </AGENCY>
                <PHONE>410 786-3340</PHONE>
                <PHONE_EXT>6-3340</PHONE_EXT>
                <EMAIL>cheryl.wiseman@cms.hhs.gov</EMAIL>
                <MAILING_ADDRESS>
                    <STREET_ADDRESS>Mail Stop S2-12-25, 7500 Security Boulevard,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Baltimore</CITY>
                    <STATE>MD</STATE>
                    <ZIP>21244</ZIP>
                </MAILING_ADDRESS>
            </CONTACT>
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