CMS Updates ICD-10 Codes for Radiology NCDs
Change Request 14194 details ICD-10 coding revisions for mammograms, PET for oncologic conditions and percutaneous image-guided breast biopsy.
Read moreAs many state legislatures begin to adjourn, some legislation is being sent to governors for their consideration while other bills have failed. A handful of states however continue to introduce and consider legislation. The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) is tracking the movement of more than 100 healthcare bills that could impact the practice of radiology.
Georgia
House Bill (HB) 1046 was signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp. The law allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) to order home healthcare services.
Indiana
HB 1059 failed. The bill would have removed the requirement that an APRN have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician.
Kentucky
HB 361 was signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear. The law adds the chair of the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure as an ex officio nonvoting member.
Maine
Legislative Document 2043 became law without Gov. Janet Mills’s signature. The law enjoins Maine into the PA licensure compact. This compact allows PAs who meet its eligibility requirements to practice in other compact states.
Mississippi
Senate Bill 2079 failed. The legislation would have allowed APRNs who have 6,240 practice hours to practice without a collaborative/consultative relationship with a physician.
Louisiana
HB 916 would create the following provisions regarding the use of AI by healthcare entities:
HB 916 was assigned to the House Committee on Health and Welfare.
ACR partners with Fiscal Note, a legislation and regulation tracking service, to provide continuous, comprehensive updates on radiology and healthcare-related legislation. To stay current on state legislative developments relevant to radiology, view the ACR policy map.
For more information about state legislative activities, or if you’d like to have access to Fiscal Note, contact Eugenia Brandt, ACR Senior Government Affairs Director, or Dillon Harp, ACR Senior Government Relations Specialist
CMS Updates ICD-10 Codes for Radiology NCDs
Change Request 14194 details ICD-10 coding revisions for mammograms, PET for oncologic conditions and percutaneous image-guided breast biopsy.
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The House FY2026 spending bill maintains NIH funding at $48B, rejecting proposed cuts; ACR continues advocacy for medical research as a national priority.
Read moreFeds Propose Revising Small Business Size Standards
The SBA released a proposed rule to revise the monetary-based small business size standards for 263 industries, including diagnostic imaging centers.
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