Federal Government Shutdown: Key Updates
Key information and resources for ACR members regarding the October 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown.
Read moreHHS issued an enforcement alert Sept. 4, reminding actors — which includes healthcare providers, health information networks or exchanges and developers of certified health IT — that information blocking rules remain in effect and investigation-confirmed violations will be penalized. The alert does not revise HHS’ current regulations or guidance.
Information blocking by a healthcare provider means the actor knows a given practice is unreasonable and likely to interfere with, prevent, or materially discourage access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI). Providers are subject to disincentives for violating information blocking rules.
The ACR® Information Blocking webpage provides radiology-relevant information, FAQs and links to HHS resources.
For more information or questions about ACR’s related advocacy for data sharing and interoperability, contact Michael Peters, ACR Senior Director, Government Affairs.
Federal Government Shutdown: Key Updates
Key information and resources for ACR members regarding the October 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown.
Read moreCMS Appears to Lift Majority of Medicare Claims Holds
The most recent update by CMS directs MACs to lift the hold on certain services impacted by select expired Medicare legislative payment provisions.
Read moreUrge Your Representative to Cosponsor ROOT Act Today
ACR urges support for H.R. 5737, the ROOT Act, to fix CMS imaging rules and save Medicare billions. Contact your rep to cosponsor today.
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