Legislation

Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill
By Amerigo Allegretto
A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aims to establish a reimbursement pathway for FDA-authorized medical devices that rely on AI.
April 10, 2025
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Does the Continuing Resolution do anything for radiology?
By Sandy Coffta
In a new column, Sandy Coffta assesses the impact on radiology from the Continuing Resolution passed by the U.S. Congress in March.
April 7, 2025
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Medical imaging research community navigates evolving U.S. NIH priorities
By Liz Carey
Grants, funding policies, and processes are evolving as the U.S. NIH aligns with new agency priorities.
March 27, 2025
Sterling Johnson, PhD, an Alzheimer's disease researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, addressed NIH funding uncertainties during a Senate forum March 26.
Komen applauds passing of breast imaging bill in Virginia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Susan G. Komen applauded the passage of breast imaging legislation in Virginia that the organization said eliminates barriers to essential care.
March 26, 2025
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Bipartisan legislation recommends ROCR value-based payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bi-partisan legislation introduced March 13 reasserts the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program.
March 14, 2025
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ACR highlights Conrad 30 waiver bills
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
H.R. 1585 and companion bill S. 709 are aimed at addressing ongoing physician shortages and strengthening the healthcare workforce, the ACR said.
March 7, 2025
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All 50 U.S. states address right to repair restrictions
By Liz Carey
States have taken various approaches. In February, Vermont introduced medical device legislation.
March 5, 2025
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Radiology groups urge Congress to reverse pay cut
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Top radiology groups along with 80 other medical organizations and associations from all 50 states have urged Congress to reverse a 2.83% cut to physician payments.
February 12, 2025
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Susan G. Komen applauds breast imaging legislation in Penn.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Susan G. Komen urged quick passage of legislation introduced in Pennsylvania to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for women for necessary diagnostic breast cancer imaging.
February 5, 2025
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AdvaMed releases 'patients first' agenda for 2025
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Each policy is a key priority for patient advocacy organizations or professional medical societies.
January 29, 2025
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Medical groups critical of trimmed version of passed CR
By Amerigo Allegretto
Medical groups are calling the final continuing resolution (CR) from Congress a mixed bag when it comes to addressing healthcare concerns.
December 23, 2024
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