Legislation

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

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

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

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

Mich. bill may ease certificate of need requirements

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Michigan Senate Bill 148 would allow an individual to obtain a written acknowledgment, rather than a certificate of need.

July 11, 2025

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