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. 

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Texas Medical Association files suit to stop surprise-billing provision opposed by radiologists

Lone Star State docs believe the feds failed to follow congressional intent in a recently released interim final rule. 

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Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to bolster imaging use amid COVID-related slowdowns

The Preventive Care Awareness Act would launch a grant program, public health campaign and task force to encourage patients to undergo mammography and other screening services. 

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Strategic Radiology teams with lobbying firm to represent private practices’ interests on Capitol Hill

The partnership comes as the Biden administration works on several legislative issues that could have big implications in imaging. 

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Lawmakers push feds to fix key surprise billing provision that has enraged radiologists

Bipartisan members of Congress are concerned the rule will lead to artificially low payment rates, which would narrow provider networks. 

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Bipartisan senators introduce radiologist-supported bill to cut prior authorization red tape

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 follows a similar proposal in the House and is endorsed by the ACR, AMA and American Hospital Association. 

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Radiology practices tap anti-SLAPP law, claim billing vendor’s lawsuit meant to intimidate providers

Physicians charge that Zotec Partners is attempting to stifle their legally protected ability to speak about billing concerns, according to court documents.

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Radiologist-backed legislative push to rein in onerous prior authorization policies gains steam

The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act now has majority support in the U.S. House, with sponsors eyeing next steps. 

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43% of medical groups may freeze hiring, delay pop health efforts if Medicare cuts move forward

The findings are from a survey of the nation’s “leading” medical groups and integrated health systems, commissioned by the AMGA. 

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