Federal Government Shutdown: Key Updates
Key information and resources for ACR members regarding the October 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown.
Read moreThe Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its June 2025 Report to Congress June 12, outlining its evaluation of several issues affecting the Medicare program. MedPAC is an independent congressional agency established to advise Congress about program-related issues.
Within the report, MedPAC makes two recommendations for updating fee-for-service clinician payments:
Other topics outlined in the report include Medicare’s measurement of rural provider quality, reducing beneficiary cost sharing for outpatient services at critical access hospitals and several issues related to Medicare Advantage.
This report reflects the commission’s ongoing commitment to ensuring Medicare remains financially sustainable while maintaining access and quality for beneficiaries.
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) developed a summary of the radiology-relevant topics included in the report. For more information or if you have questions, contact Kimberly Greck, American College of Radiology® Senior Economic Policy Analyst.
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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