CMS is advancing a controversial clinical labor wage update but phasing it in over 4 years to minimize impact. 

The partnership comes as the Biden administration works on several legislative issues that could have big implications in imaging. 

RBMA’s board approved the new Radiology Patient Action Network during the group’s annual PaRADigm conference in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, the nation's largest payer trade group voiced its support, believing the rule will encourage more physicians to join health plan networks.

The Radiology Business Management Association is asking all 2021 PaRADigm attendees to provide proof of inoculation prior to arriving in Las Vegas next month. 

The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1, but imaging advocates believe providers and payers need another year to comply with the mandate. 

The 52-year-old organization is launching a new task force, charged with analyzing how RBMA can become more inclusive. 

Several imaging industry lobbying groups are continuing to press national lawmakers to provide relief for radiology practices hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.