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Federal Issues

Medicare Recognition of the Radiologist Assistant
The radiology physician extender has advanced education and training and can expertly and safely perform radiologic assessments and certain procedures that traditionally were performed only by radiologists. 

Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing
R.T.s contact federal lawmakers asking them to cosponsor H.R. 3517 and S.1943 and help America’s patients avoid unnecessary fractures through the early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis detected by DXA scans.

Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act of 2021
This bill addresses and inequitable payment flaw in CMS’s Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and helps to ensure patient access to life-altering precision medicine procedures.

Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screening (PALS) Act of 2021
This bill would preserve payment for mammography screening before age 50 and extend the current congressional moratorium until Jan. 1, 2028.

ASRT Supports Delay of Medicare Reimbursement Cuts
ASRT asks Congress to extend the Medicare sequester moratorium through the end of 2021.

Health-Care Worker Violence Prevention Bill Passes 
Requires covered employers to have a workplace violence prevention plan in place.  

Federal Bills

Learn about federal bills ASRT is monitoring

  • Federal - HR 3517

    A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B of the Medicare program by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement.

  • Federal - HR 3657

    A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

  • Federal - S 2641

    A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

  • Federal - HR 4479

    A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure equitable payment for, and preserve Medicare beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system.

Federal Action Items

Take action on these federal bills affecting the R.T. profession.

  • Ask Federal Senators to Cosponsor Senate Bill 2641

    Email your federal senators asking them to support and cosponsor S. 2641.

  • Ask Federal Representatives to Cosponsor H.R. 3657

    Email your federal representative asking them to support and cosponsor H.R. 3657.

  • Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing

    Debilitating, serious fractures can be prevented in men and women through early detection. Contact federal lawmakers now.

  • Enact the FIND Act of 2021: Contact Your Federal Representative

    Enact the FIND Act of 2021: Contact Your Federal Representative

  • Enact the FIND Act of 2021: Contact Your Federal Senators

    Enact the FIND Act of 2021: Contact Your Federal Senators