Update on Radiology-related Bills
An update on Scope of Practice and Prior Authorization bills that have been considered in states this year.
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.
Update on Radiology-related Bills
An update on Scope of Practice and Prior Authorization bills that have been considered in states this year.
Read moreBreast, Cervical Cancer Early Detection Bill
ACR supported legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate to strengthen resources for early cancer detection.
Read moreLegislation to Bolster Physician Workforce
An ACR supported bill increasing the number of Medicare supported GME slots by 14,000 over seven years was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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