Radiology Business November 1, 2023
Marty Stempniak

Medical societies representing radiology and other specialties are pressing members of Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that would blunt Medicare cuts tied to clinical labor costs.

House representatives first introduced the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 in May. The proposal would lend relief to radiologists, radiation oncologists and others by increasing nonfacility practice expense relative value units for procedures performed in office settings that require high-tech devices or equipment.

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held an Oct. 19 hearing to discuss House Resolution 3674, among other legislative proposals. Trade groups including the American College of Radiology, Society of Interventional Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology urged lawmakers to pass the...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicare, Physician, Provider, Radiology
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