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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Advocacy in Action News

  • Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor ROOT Act Today

    ACR urges support for H.R. 5737, the ROOT Act, to fix CMS imaging rules and save Medicare billions. Contact your rep to cosponsor today.

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  • ACR Urges Commerce to Protect Access to Radiology Devices

    ACR urges Commerce to avoid tariffs on imaging tech, warning it could harm patient access, raise care costs, and strain the U.S. healthcare system.

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  • Federal Government Shutdown: Key Updates

    Key information and resources for ACR members regarding the October 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown.

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