ACR asks radiologists to mobilize in support of 2 key payment-related legislative proposals

Radiology Business October 25, 2024
Marty Stempniak

The American College of Radiology is urging the imaging community to mobilize in support of two key pay-related pieces of legislation proposed in Congress.

ACR is seeking support for both the Find it Early Act and the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act. The former would require payers to cover supplemental breast imaging scans such as MRI and ultrasound, which patients often must cover out of pocket. Meanwhile, the latter would increase penalties for insurers that fail to pay physicians under landmark legislation to end surprise medical bills.

Under the No Surprises Act, independent third parties are tasked with mediating disputes over insurer payments to physicians outside their health plan coverage network. However, radiologists and other specialists...

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