Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Provider-performed Microscopy Project 2020 (Pilot)

 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing the Regional Offices (RO) and State Agencies (SA) for the upcoming Provider-performed Microscopy (PPM) project and this memorandum includes information on the following:  State Selection Process: One State Agency was randomly selected from each of the 10 CMS Regions.  Survey Process: Each participating State Agency will survey 2% of the laboratories with a PPM certificate in their state during FY2020.  PPM Project 2020 Surveyor Tool: This surveyor tool will help focus the surveyor on the appropriate CLIA regulations to consider when inspecting laboratories with a PPM certificate.  Surveyor training for participating State Agencies (SA): Training for SA staff is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th from 1-3pm EST, provided by CO staff (via Webinar).