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 American College of Radiology® (ACR®) recently became a member — or spoke — of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Customer Experience Hub. The hub is intended to ensure that future healthcare advancements are patient-centric and deliver improved outcomes for all Americans.
The Customer Experience Hub is part of a nationwide health innovation network (ARPANET-H) that targets prevention, treatment and diagnosis needs through a proactive approach.
ACR’s commitment to resources that make imaging safe, effective and accessible was one of the reasons it was chosen to become a spoke member. By selecting ACR, ARPA-H recognizes the important role ACR plays in radiology — and the College’s expertise in research.
For more information, contact Katie Grady, ACR Government Affairs Director.
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.
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The bill includes a 2.5% increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2026.
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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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