Legislation

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
Mammogram Patient
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
Breast Screening Mammo
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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Poll finds voters view ABCD Act favorably
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act would require coverage of supplemental breast exams.
October 10, 2025
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Radiology societies sign on to FAIR indirect cost model
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The model is an alternative to the 15% facilities and administrative cut supported by the Office of Management and Budget.
October 3, 2025
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The 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule may include some good news
By Sandy Coffta
Sandy Coffta discusses some potentially good news in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule.
August 4, 2025
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N.C. legislators address imaging, radiation therapy licensing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
North Carolina is one of only five states with no standards or licensing structure for medical imaging or radiation therapy.
July 24, 2025
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