The American College of Radiology (ACR) has submitted a comment letter to CMS on June’s Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule, saying its members “appreciates CMS’s overall efforts to ease the burden on physicians, especially in the small and rural setting, as we attempt to transition into these new payment systems.”

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued a statement Friday in support of a final rule published this week by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding patient access to permanent implant brachytherapy.

New research published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology found 2014 updates to USPSTF guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysms ultrasound screenings did not significantly change test volume but nearly doubled detection rates.

As technologies improve and awareness of radiation dose grows, more and more facilities are implementing new CT protocols that expose patients to lower amounts of radiation. According to a recent report published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, however, such implementation in an academic setting can often be challenging.

By an overwhelming 94-1 vote, the Senate passed the FDA Reauthorization Act (FDARA) of 2017, approving the user fee agreements paid by pharmaceutical and medical device companies to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) applauded the Problem Solvers Caucus’ proposal for repealing the medical device tax in its set of bipartisan solutions to stabilize health insurance markets and provide relief to individuals, families and small businesses.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation on July 18 that says the potential harm from ovarian screening isn’t worth it for women who have no signs or symptoms.

CMS released a proposed rule for changes to the 2018 hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) on July 13, with a 60-day comment period to begin soon. CMS updates OPPS each year for changes in payment policies, rates and quality provisions for Medicare patients treated at hospital outpatient departments or surgical centers.