Bill Introduced to Expand Access to Lung Cancer Screening
The bill would enable healthcare organizations to purchase new mobile cancer screening units under a program within the HRSA, with an emphasis on lung cancer.
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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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Read moreBill Introduced to Expand Access to Lung Cancer Screening
The bill would enable healthcare organizations to purchase new mobile cancer screening units under a program within the HRSA, with an emphasis on lung cancer.
Read moreACR Urges HHS to Promote Annual Lung Cancer Screenings
In a recent comment letter, the College presented updated data that highlights the life-saving potential of lung cancer screening.
Read moreFDA Approves Alternative Standard Breast Density Reporting
The Alternative Standard will allow the physician to provide an overall assessment of breast density with singular phrasing in reports of unilateral mammograms.
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