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Pa. lawmakers advance medical imaging, RT licensing requirements
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The state of Pennsylvania may soon require licensing to operate medical imaging and radiation therapy technology.
June 5, 2026
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ACR CEO urges Congress to stabilize Medicare payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Smetherman testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on May 20.
May 27, 2026
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New MARCA legislation seeks rad reimbursement for RA services
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
S 4624 will allow radiologists to submit claims to Medicare for services provided by radiologist assistants.
May 22, 2026
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MGMA urges Congress to pass Medicare payment reform
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
"Comprehensive reform is needed to address the multi-faceted issues undermining Medicare payment and the QPP," MGMA wrote.
May 20, 2026
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Maryland first state to consider BAC notification after mammogram
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new law would require women to be informed if their mammogram results show breast arterial calcification (BAC), starting in October.
March 13, 2026
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Podcast: The value of a political action committee, with Ted Burnes
By Saurabh Jha, MD
What is a radiology lobbyist's biggest challenge?
February 25, 2026
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AAPM lauds bill that would lift pay cap for VA medical physicists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The pay cap has hindered access for veterans to essential care and worsened staffing shortages at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers.
February 4, 2026
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2025's budget bill could lead to more than 1M missed cancer screenings
By Kate Madden Yee
The bill reduces Medicaid funding and could "disproportionately impact young and socially vulnerable enrollees," researchers wrote.
January 8, 2026
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Right to repair standoff continues
By Liz Carey
Federal oversight of medical device servicing and remanufacturing makes AdvaMed's top three policy issues heading into 2026.
December 29, 2025
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Podcast: No Surprises Act IDR needs corrective action
By Liz Carey
Radiology Partners' Rich Heller, MD, discusses independent dispute resolution (IDR) under the No Surprises Act and more.
December 18, 2025
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Medicare revises temporary claims hold
By Rebecca Farrington
In a new column, Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares an update on the Medicare 10-day claims hold period.
October 20, 2025
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ROOT Act, Medicare AUC program resurface in new legislation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The bill aims to require providers to attest to reviewing appropriate use criteria (AUC) at the point of care.
October 10, 2025
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