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Engaged Empathy: The Practice of Caring on Purpose in Leadership
By: Nicole Jones-Gerbino, President
In the latest Radiology Business Management Association Bulletin, Nicole Jones-Gerbino, FRBMA, explores what it means to lead with engaged empathy — a practice of remembering, following up, and showing care long after the moment has passed.
Discover the key changes impacting radiology and radiation oncology — including new codes for cerebral perfusion imaging, prostate biopsies, cardiac CT, and surface radiation therapy. Stay ahead of the 2026 updates and keep your documentation accurate!
CMS Finalizes 2026 Physician Fee Schedule: Key Impacts for Radiology
CMS has released the final CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. While the conversion factor shows a modest increase, the 2.5% efficiency adjustment and changes to practice expense allocations tell a more complex story for radiology reimbursement.
At PBS Radiology, our team has analyzed the final rule to help radiology groups understand what these changes mean and how to prepare. We’ve outlined five key actions—from assessing CPT-level impacts to adapting QPP reporting and virtual supervision workflows—to guide your planning for 2026.
Survey Finds Strong Opposition to Medicaid Changes, Medicare Cuts, and Tariffs on Critical Medical Supplies
A new Radiology Patient Action Network (RPAN) survey reveals growing concern among older Americans over rising costs and limited access to care. Most oppose proposed Medicaid changes, Medicare cuts, and tariffs on medical equipment.
Key Findings:
Access issues: 45% report longer wait times; 31% face scheduling delays; 60% struggle to find Medicare-accepting physicians.
Women’s health: 64% oppose continued cuts to mammography and preventive imaging payments.
Tariffs: 68% worry import tariffs will limit access to care and technology.
Medicaid: 66% fear the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) will reduce coverage and raise costs.
Survey conducted Sept. 15–20, 2025, among 584 adults aged 65+, margin of error ±4%.
WISeR Model Launches January 2026
What Interventional Radiologists Need to Know
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model goes live January 1, 2026. This AI-powered prior authorization initiative will significantly impact IR practices in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington.
Medicare on Friday issued the final physician fee schedule for 2026, incorporating policies doc groups say could threaten the financial viability of independent practices.
About 45% of seniors surveyed are reporting longer wait times for imaging and other healthcare services, according to new polling data from the Radiology Business Management Association.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is reportedly threatening hospitals that use radiologists and other physicians who are out-of-network with the health insurer.
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