Regulatory Issues
ACR® is committed to representing and communicating radiologists’ perspectives to the executive branch of the U.S. government.
Federal regulatory and research agencies can have a profound impact on radiology practice and the future of medicine. ACR is committed to representing and communicating radiologists’ perspectives to policymakers, regulators and other agency staff throughout the executive branch of the U.S. government.
Information Blocking
The Information Blocking provision discourages interference by relevant providers, developers and networks of legally permissible access, exchange and use of electronic health information. Learn more
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
ACR advocates radiology’s perspective to the federal government with respect to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health policy issues, including advocating for AI safety and effectiveness, technology innovation and data sharing.
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Data Sharing and Interoperability
- ACR comments on Health Tech Ecosystem RFI (June 16, 2025)
- ACR comments on ONC NPRM: Interoperability, Information Blocking Updates (Sep. 25, 2024)
- ACR comments on CMS-ONC NPRM: Information Blocking Disincentives (Jan. 2, 2024)
- ACR comments on ONC NPRM: Interoperability (HTI-1) (June 20, 2023)
- ACR comments on Proposed Changes to HIPAA Rule (March 15, 2021)
Other Digital Health
- ACR Comments on HIPAA Cybersecurity Proposals (March 7, 2025)
- ACR comments on FDA Discussion Paper: 3D Printing by Providers (Feb. 7, 2022)
Radiation Safety and Medical Use
ACR advocates radiology’s perspective to the federal government on medical radiation safety issues, such radiological materials licensing, authorized use, and drug/device oversight and availability to patients.
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Public Health and Population Screening
ACR advocates radiology’s perspective to the federal government concerning radiology related public health concerns, including population screening, guidelines and programs.
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For older public record documents from ACR to federal agencies please refer to regulations.gov, or contact Michael Peters, Senior Director, Government Affairs, or Katie Grady, Government Affairs Director.
