New Medicare Rules Aim to Reduce CT Scan Radiation Risk
Hospitals and imaging centers across the U.S. must now collect and share data on CT scan radiation levels under new Medicare regulations, a move aimed at improving patient safety and reducing cancer risks associated with excessive radiation exposure, NBC News reported.
Hospitals and imaging centers nationwide are facing new federal requirements to monitor and report radiation levels from CT scans under updated Medicare regulations that took effect in January. The changes, which will be phased in over the next three years, are intended to enhance patient safety by addressing inconsistencies in radiation doses and reducing unnecessary exposure.