“Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential overtreatment," experts wrote. 

“The ACR remains concerned about access to IDR for radiology as most imaging claims are less than the finalized administrative fee of $115,” the college said. 

The latest example is the Michigan Institute of Urology, which is teaming with Prostate Centers USA to open IR Centers at MIU on Dec. 27. 

RBMA President-elect Pete Moffatt discusses how to contend with challenges such as staff shortages and reimbursement issues.

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act requires radiologists to publicly list prices for certain "shoppable" services.

“We write to emphasize the urgent need for Congress to take action," the Medical Group Management Association wrote to House and Senate leaders Dec. 19. 

This action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association earlier this year, challenging a 600% increase to this charge.

Telix Pharmaceuticals recently submitted its license application to the FDA for the investigational positron emission tomography agent TLX250-CDx (Zircaix).