State Legislative Bills Report
As most state legislatures end their 2025 sessions and look to 2026, ACR staff is looking at how some radiology-specific bills they tracked fared this year.
Read moreThe submission window for 2023 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is open. Before submitting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Qualified Clinical Data Registry users must finalize payment for the National Radiology Data Registry and MIPS reporting fees. The deadline for finalizing submission to CMS is March 31.
If you have questions about 2023 or 2024 MIPS participation, please contact Zach Smith, ACR Senior Quality Programs Specialist.
State Legislative Bills Report
As most state legislatures end their 2025 sessions and look to 2026, ACR staff is looking at how some radiology-specific bills they tracked fared this year.
Read moreMedicare Payment Increase in Final Budget Reconciliation Bill
The bill includes a 2.5% increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2026.
Read moreCMS Announces Prior Authorization Test Model
WiSer is a six-year program that will begin in six states on January 1, 2026. It will introduce prior authorization using AI technology for a select number of services, including some IR procedures.
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