The Washington, D.C., trade group has appointed Jason Newmark as its new executive director and slated Oct. 23 as his start date. 

The federal agency aims to grant seniors more timely and predictable access to innovative new treatment and diagnosis methods. 

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“The ruling is a step toward an IDR process that is accessible, fair and efficient,” Jacqueline Bello, chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors, said Monday. 

Researchers believe this information underlines the “critical need” for advocacy at a national level among IR professionals. 

ACR is concerned such a scenario would result in delayed and highly variable coverage determinations across the U.S. 

The three medical societies said they "stand ready" to work with the federal government and other stakeholders to ensure a fair IDR process under the No Surprises Act.  

RBMA called the decision “a significant victory for providers, especially within the field of radiology.”