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

  • HEDIS Measure Public Comment Period

    This new measure will assess how well health plans ensure persons who screened positive for tobacco use received tobacco cessation intervention.

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  • AMA Membership Amplifies College's Voice in House of Delegates

    The ACR urges members to join or renew their membership in the American Medical Association by 3/15.

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  • NIH Announces Cut to Reimbursement of Research Facilities and Administrative Costs

    The NIH announced Feb. 7, it will cut reimbursement of research facilities and administrative costs, often referred to as indirect costs.

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