Radiology Business September 11, 2024
Marty Stempniak

The Radiology Business Management Association is urging the federal government to permanently allow for the virtual supervision of certain diagnostic imaging exams.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services first started allowing this perk in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with providers able to oversee exams using real-time audio and visual technology. CMS extended this flexibility through 2025 under the proposed physician fee schedule released in July.

However, in comments submitted to the federal agency Sept. 3, RBMA made the case for permanent remote supervision, citing workforce challenges as a key factor.

“During this time, radiologists across the country have used this flexibility to enable patients access to safe and reliable imaging services, despite the nationwide radiologist...

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Provider, Radiology
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