Voices of Experience · Podcast
Season 1Episode 12January 2025

Policy & Advocacy Update

Your zip code shouldn't decide your access to imaging, but today it often does.

Hosted by Dianne Keen  ·  with Kit Crancer, Senior VP of Public Policy at RAYUS
Guest
Kit Crancer
Kit Crancer
Senior VP of Public Policy at RAYUS
I don't think your zip code should dictate whether or not you have access to that care.
Kit Crancer, Senior VP of Public Policy at RAYUS
30+ states
Now have a diagnostic follow-up coverage law
From 15
Where that count stood a year earlier
20%
Of women prescribed a diagnostic mammogram do not return
$1,200
A typical out-of-pocket estimate that stops them
About this episode

Closing coverage gaps through federal policy

In Episode 12, Kit Crancer, Senior VP of Public Policy at RAYUS, joins to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities in the field today. Kit highlights key issues such as closing coverage gaps in diagnostic mammography, the impact of federal and state policies on patient access, and the ongoing workforce crisis in radiology. He also shares insights on the Medicare physician fee schedule, the No Surprises Act, and the urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure timely and affordable care. This episode is a must-listen for professionals aiming to grasp the key issues shaping radiology and explore impactful strategies to address them effectively.

In this episode

Key discussion points

Closing Coverage Gaps in Mammography: Kit discusses the financial barriers in diagnostic mammography and the progress made by states in improving access to essential care.
Radiology Workforce Challenges: Insights into the growing shortage of radiologists and its impact on timely patient care.
Advocating for Federal Action: A call to align federal policies with state-led initiatives to ensure equitable access to diagnostic services nationwide.

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