The American College of Radiology (ACR) applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for proposing steps toward a more evidence-base imaging policy in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. The ACR is particularly encouraged that CMS is considering proposed actions with ACR input regarding appropriate use criteria (AUC) and clinical decision support (CDS) development and digital practice expense inputs regarding the transition from film to digital radiology.

Accuray Inc. and RaySearch Laboratories AB announced they have signed a long-term collaboration agreement allowing Accuray to co-market and offer the RayCare oncology information system (OIS) which is currently in development at RaySearch. Under the contract, Accuray will have the opportunity to offer RayCare in several designated major radiation therapy markets, making available a fully-integrated solution with the TomoTherapy and CyberKnife System product portfolios.