Physicians face "draconian" Medicare cuts that could stifle cancer care in 2022, the American College of Radiology, ASTRO, Siemens and others wrote to President Biden recently.  

More than 500 companies have confirmed spots for this fall's scientific assembly, including 71 first-time participants, the Radiological Society of North America announced recently.

A coalition of 16-plus medical groups, representing radiology and other specialities, has formed to oppose the clinical labor wage update. 

Physician groups such as the Society of Interventional Radiology and American Medical Association previously voiced support for such mandates. 

Payments for some office-based services are slated to fall 20%, potentially devastating private groups, experts said recently. 

The Radiology Business Management Association is asking all 2021 PaRADigm attendees to provide proof of inoculation prior to arriving in Las Vegas next month. 

The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1, but imaging advocates believe providers and payers need another year to comply with the mandate. 

The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act has divided members of the specialty, with some arguing that RAs could help free up physicians to concentrate on complex or urgent cases.