Medicare Coverage for Radiologist Assistant Services to Improve Patient Access.
This law ensures that Medicare will pay for specific services provided by certified Radiologist Assistants (RAs). The goal is to improve efficiency and access to diagnostic imaging procedures for beneficiaries, particularly in hospital settings. This change allows qualified assistants to perform certain tasks under a radiologist's supervision, potentially reducing patient wait times.
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Medicare will now cover and pay for services performed by certified Radiologist Assistants (RAs), increasing the availability of imaging procedures.
RAs must operate under the direct supervision of a radiologist and are not authorized to interpret imaging results.
Payment for these services will be made to the supervising radiologist, effective for services provided on or after January 1, 2025.
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