Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies.

American College of Radiology says it’s available as a resource to new FDA, NIH leaders
ACR said March 27 that it will "continue to advocate for federal funding for radiology research and encourage imaging as a priority to the healthcare leaders."
Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town
Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion.
Bipartisan bill would allow radiologists and other physicians to own certain hospitals
The American Hospital Association announced its opposition March 27, contending docs will "inflate healthcare costs and drain essential resources."
Radiology group will pay $2.35M to settle allegations it violated False Claims Act by submitting sham diagnoses
Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, a California-based Rad Partners affiliate, allegedly created false radiology reports supporting the diagnosis of spinal enthesopathy.
Radiology accounts for 16% of No Surprises Acts payment disputes, new data show
Imaging industry giant Rad Partners led the way, initiating 110,000 payment disputes in the first half of 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports.

Members of Congress propose radiology-supported bill to ease burden of medical school debt

Lawmakers in the House and Senate have reintroduced the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, endorsed by ASTRO and SIR.

Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades

By 2050, new cases could rise by up to 38%, while deaths may see a steeper climb, potentially increasing 68%, according to new research from WHO.

FDA approves new prostate cancer imaging agent with extended shelf life

The new product from Telix paves the way for increased access at clinics where prostate PET may not have been available in the past.

Changes to practice-expense RVU component could spell ‘detrimental consequences’ for radiology

Radiology experts are warning that reimbursements for certain imaging services are not enough to cover expenses, putting specialists in a precarious position.

FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

Imaging experts question validity of new CMS quality measure aimed at reducing CT radiation exposure

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine recently convened a panel of industry experts, devising a list of issues with the new quality metric.

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Medicare advisors recommend tying radiologist pay updates to inflation

MedPAC members have highlighted the need to link physician pay increases with the Medicare Economic Index, a measure of practice cost inflation.

American College of Radiology to launch AI accreditation program

As the use of AI in imaging continues to grow, it’s “become clear" that real world performance of these products can defer from premarket testing, experts note.

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American College of Radiology announces significant expansion of Lung Cancer Screening Registry

The ACR hopes these changes, including the addition of diagnostic performance feedback, will help reduce the number of patients with incidental nodules lost to follow-up each year.

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AI reduces CT lung cancer screening workload by nearly 80%

And it can do so with almost 100% accuracy as a first reader, according to a new large-scale analysis.

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Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

Policy & Regulations

American College of Radiology says it’s available as a resource to new FDA, NIH leaders

Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town

Bipartisan bill would allow radiologists and other physicians to own certain hospitals

Radiology group will pay $2.35M to settle allegations it violated False Claims Act by submitting sham diagnoses

Radiology accounts for 16% of No Surprises Acts payment disputes, new data show

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