ACR Forms Panel to Tackle Economics of Imaging AI Reimbursement

The American College of Radiology has created a committee to address reimbursement challenges for AI in medical imaging.

Key Details

• ACR launches an Artificial Intelligence Economics Committee with about 10 experts.
• The panel focuses on Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance payment for imaging AI tools.
• Participants include specialists in CPT coding, informatics, computer science, and healthcare policy.
• The initiative will work with ACR's Informatics Commission, government relations, Data Science Institute, and other departments.
• Key goals include developing economic strategies and collaborating with the AMA RUC to influence CMS payment values.

Why It Matters

Reimbursement remains a critical barrier for integrating AI into clinical radiology. This committee's work could pave the way for broader payment coverage and adoption of AI tools in imaging practices.

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