In today’s episode Dr. Sarah Avery, breast imager at Austin Radiological Association and past President of Texas Radiological Society, speaks with Dr. Amy Patel on Legislative Wins in Payment Policy. 

Dr. Patel is Medical Director of the Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital and serves as the Chair of both the American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) and RADPAC. Her professional journey is a testament to her dedication to legislative and medical advocacy. Today, Dr. Patel will share her valuable insights on the impact of legislation on radiology payments, focusing mainly on the Medicare reimbursement cuts and the importance of supporting pro-radiology candidates.

In this episode, you will:
·         Explore the significance of advocacy in initiating reforms within radiology legislation.
·         Understand the ways legislative actions can directly affect the financial facets of radiology.
·         Unmask the intricacies of the No Surprises Act and its effect on radiologists dealing with out-of-network claims.
·         Uncover the influence of state-level regulations on the dynamics of the radiology field.
·         Appreciate the pivotal roles of bodies like RADPAC and RAN in championing the cause. 

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