Radiologists, pulmonologists and AI experts are overseeing the Open Source Imaging Consortium Data Repository, with backing from groups such as Siemens Healthineers.
The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1, but imaging advocates believe providers and payers need another year to comply with the mandate.
The memorandum of understanding agreement will focus on expanding patients' access to molecular imaging and establishing Kettering Health as a regional center of excellence.
Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.