ACR Supports LCD Reform Legislation HR 8500

ACR^®, in its ongoing leadership role on the Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Engagement Coalition, joined a multi-specialty effort to support H.R. 8500, the Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026. The College joined more than 30 national healthcare organizations in August in sending a letter that thanks U.S. Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Nanette Barragán (D-CA) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) for introducing the legislation and for their leadership regarding Medicare coverage reform.

The legislation would improve transparency, stakeholder engagement and timeliness in the Medicare Local Coverage Determination (LCD) process, a key ACR advocacy priority. The College is committed to working with other healthcare organizations to improve the Medicare coverage process for physicians and patients.

For more information or if you have questions, contact Alicia Blakey, ACR Manager of Economic Policy, or Ashley Walton, ACR Director of Government Affairs.