US senators introduce legislation to strengthen payment for diagnostic imaging agents

Currently, Medicare only reimburses for radiopharmaceuticals through a packaged system. But this can create a barrier for those who need newer nuclear imaging agents, advocates note. S.B. 1544 would eliminate this obstacle by requiring HHS to issue separate payment for such agents, using a per-day cost threshold of $500.

Source: https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-policy/us-senators-find-act-diagnostic-imaging-radiology