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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ACR Attends 2025 RUC Meetings
ACR participated in the American Medical Association/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee meeting where they heard updates on the AMA Physician Practice Information Survey.
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NCI Releases FY 2027 Budget Proposal
Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, became NCI Director Sept. 29, leading with a $7.2B budget and proposing $11.5B for FY 2027 to boost cancer research.
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Lead the Future of Alzheimer's Imaging
Join ALZ-NET Imaging Network to access AI tools, boost Alzheimer’s imaging, and contribute data to shape FDA safety and clinical guidelines.
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