Medicare 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 moreThe bipartisan U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released its highly anticipated report on AI Dec. 17. The nonbinding report is intended to inform policymaking activities and priorities of the next Congress and covers a broad range of cross-cutting and sector-specific issues, including those related to the healthcare sector. The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) met with congressional offices and provided comments in May to inform the task force’s efforts.
In general, the task force supports leveraging and expanding the authorities of existing regulatory agencies within the specific sectors instead of creating a centralized AI agency. With regard to healthcare, the task force recommends:
For more information about ACR’s AI-related programs and initiatives, visit the ACR Data Science Institute website. For questions about AI oversight policy, contact Michael Peters, ACR Senior Director, Government Affairs.
Medicare 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.
Read moreSupreme Court Upholds Preventive Services Coverage
ACR commends the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the constitutionality of the structure and appointment process of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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