The American College of Radiology pointed to screening exams as a possible area to enhance imaging access and utilization.

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

The college said the codes are related to X-ray contrast of the knee and ultrasound guidance, among others.

A coalition of 16-plus medical groups, representing radiology and other specialities, has formed to oppose the clinical labor wage update. 

Physician groups such as the Society of Interventional Radiology and American Medical Association previously voiced support for such mandates. 

Payments for some office-based services are slated to fall 20%, potentially devastating private groups, experts said recently. 

Brigham and Women's recently started using an electronic health record-embedded tool, resulting in many improvements for preoperative breast localization procedures.