Eliminate imaging caps, say past Medicare heads

Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare payment policy dispute involving caps on the technical component of certain imaging services furnished in physician offices versus hospital outpatient settings. It discusses statements from former Medicare leaders, the role of the Access to Medical Imaging Coalition, and the broader legislative and implementation context surrounding the Deficit Reduction Act. The piece is relevant to radiology stakeholders, physician practices, and reimbursement professionals monitoring Medicare policy changes and their potential impact on access to imaging services.