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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.
Key points
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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Print number: 118_S_5492
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5492.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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