Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026 amends Medicare to cover radiologist assistant services under supervision of radiologists.

The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for payment of radiologist assistant services under Medicare. Radiologist assistants, who are advanced-level radiographers, work under the supervision of radiologists to assist in diagnostic and interventional imaging. The bill defines radiologist assistant services and specifies that payment for these services will be made to the supervising radiologist. The changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026 amends Medicare to cover radiologist assistant services under supervision of radiologists.

The Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2026 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for payment of radiologist assistant services under Medicare. Radiologist assistants, who are advanced-level radiographers, work under the supervision of radiologists to assist in diagnostic and interventional imaging. The bill defines radiologist assistant services and specifies that payment for these services will be made to the supervising radiologist. The changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.