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Read moreThe American College of Radiology® (ACR®) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Jan. 24, that support the agency’s ongoing efforts to streamline and improve utilization management policies. CMS proposals would affect prior authorization in the 2026 Medicare Advantage program. The agency said proposed changes would ensure services are provided equitably irrespective of the delivery method (e.g., using artificial intelligence to make determinations). One proposal would require prior authorization metrics to be reported by each item or service rather than aggregated data, building on policies CMS included in prior rules to increase transparency to providers and beneficiaries.
ACR recommended CMS consider the use of a qualified Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM) to adhere to the proposals. The use of physician-developed and evidence-based Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) can ensure that prior authorization processes can help reduce administrative burden, as well as lead to potential savings of $700 million annually to the Medicare program by reducing unnecessary imaging orders.
CMS released a fact sheet with more information about its proposals.
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Watch for ACR RUC Surveys
ACR, in collaboration with the AMA and other specialty societies, is conducting a five-survey campaign ahead of the Jan. AMA/Specialty Society RUC meeting.
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Due to the federal government shutdown, CMS directed MACs Oct. 15, to continue to hold payment for Medicare claims with dates of service on or after Oct. 1.
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Key information and resources for ACR members regarding the October 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown.
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