Legislative Issues

Issues We're Tracking

We make sure Congress hears the voice of radiology across a variety of healthcare issues.

Surprise Billing
The “No Surprises Act,” as passed by Congress, held patients harmless and created an equitable provider-insurer independent dispute resolution process. But the interim final rules ignored the law’s intent that a qualified payment amount be among equally weighted factors considered in these disputes. Efforts are ongoing to fix them.
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Appropriate Use Criteria and the Protecting Access to Medicare Act
The dramatic proliferation in the volume of diagnostic medical imaging services performed by physicians, including non-radiologists, has inflicted a colossal burden on the U.S. healthcare system, especially Medicare.
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Supreme Court Upholds Preventive Services Coverage
ACR commends the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the constitutionality of the structure and appointment process of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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ACR Drives Urgency For Medicare Pay Fix in Senate Bill
ACR highlighted the urgent need for a permanent Medicare physician pay fix in a June 23 letter to U.S. Senate leaders.
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ACR Urges Senate to Reconsider Student Loan Program Changes
ACR and other medical groups cautioned that the student loan provisions would make medical and dental education less accessible to many qualified individuals.
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