The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed charging hospitals that fail to post their list prices online as required. 

Gillian Battino, MD, raised $100,000 in this year’s second quarter, while incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson added $1.2 million.

The National Cancer Institute at one point had considered quashing the Tomosynthesis Mammography Imaging Screening Trial, but organizers are optimistic after recent upticks. 

The American College of Radiology Association is providing the initial $225,000 with the goal of safeguarding patients’ access to physician-led care. 

Provider groups can potentially use subsidiaries for different markets or different payer arrangements based on the new guidance, experts advised. 

Advocates are pleased with plans to delay the punitive phase of the appropriate-use criteria program, but concerned about cuts to the conversion factor.

The distribution deal with Nigeria-based medical supply company EiLEENO Pharma will move the country closer to providing affordable, comprehensive medical checks each year.

ACR disagrees with treating each provider contract equally, regardless of the practice size and market share, when determining the median rate.