Radiologists See a 25% Reimbursement Decline over 16 Years
A new study found that radiologist reimbursement for imaging provided to Medicare patients has decreased substantially over 16 years when accounting for inflation.
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ACR Releases Preliminary Summary of Radiology Provisions in 2023 MPFS Final Rule
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released an initial review of provisions within the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that impact radiology or radiation oncology.
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Medical Imaging Manufacturers Express Concern for Significant Payment Cuts to Care Providers Under Proposed Rule
MITA expressed concern for the payment cuts included in CMS' proposed payment policies for the PFS and Part B Rules for calendar year 2023.
SNMMI Reacts to CMS Coverage Decision on New Alzheimer’s Therapy
On Tuesday, January 11, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it proposes to cover U.S. FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease under Coverage with Evidence Development in CMS-approved randomized controlled trials. Here is the SNMMI’s reaction.
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ACR Files “No Surprises” Act Lawsuit
The American College of Radiology (ACR), along with two other associations, has brought a lawsuit against the federal government charging that the interim final rule on surprise medical billing goes against the language of the “No Surprises Act” and will ultimately harm patients and access to care.
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Hospital Prices for Radiology Services 2 to 6 Times Higher than Medicare Rates, Study Shows
A new study shows a great disparity of hospital radiology service rates, when comparing those from Medicare and commercial negotiated prices, which will make it easier for payers and patients to shop for hospital care.
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ACR Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Mitigate Medicare Cuts
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has applauded Congress’ passage of the “Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act,” a bipartisan legislative package that will mitigate a significant portion of the Medicare-related payment cuts slated for implementation January 1.
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ACR Releases Preliminary Summary of Radiology Provisions in the 2022 HOPPS ASC Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the calendar year 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule.
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