RSNA, RadNet, the RBMA and Japanese imaging leaders all recently spoke out against the possibility of more fees on device imports. 

Neiman researchers recently scoured for factors that might impact screening rates across cancers of the colon/rectum, lung, breast and prostate, using nationwide Medicare data.

CMS explains how IR specialists can submit prior authorization requests to the federal payment program for seniors, including what evidence is required. 

“When you thought insurers couldn’t get more evil, they come up with something even worse than you anticipated,” one physician said. 

CMS announced Oct. 21 it has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors to lift the hold and begin processing claims dated Oct. 1 and later. 

The guidelines are a collaboration between the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Breast Imaging.

“Rapidly rising healthcare costs continue to be a top concern for members and their employers," the nation's largest commercial insurer wrote in a recent letter to an unidentified imaging group. 

Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security. 

The Trump administration first announced this change via a presidential proclamation, with the added charge taking effect on Sept. 21.