Ezequiel Silva MD, Moderator: Nothing to Disclose

Cynthia Moran, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Thomas W. Greeson JD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Gain from perspectives on Obamacare's impact on payment policy, the health insurance marketplace, the individual and employer mandates, the Sunshine Act and the Cadillac Tax. 2) Up to date knowledge will be gained of the future of the legislation based on recent political changes such as the 2014 mid-term elections.

The Patientt Protection and Affordable Care Act, also knows as Obamacare represents the most significant change in health care policy in the last 25 years.  The laws implementation affects radiologisrs on a number of fronts and knowledge of these changes is imperative to the continued success of our profession.  Important aspects of the legislation include changes in payment policy, the individual and employer insurance mandates, the new health insurance marketplace, the Sunshine Act and the upcoming Cadillac plans tax.  The changing political landscape, including the 2014 mid-term Congressional elections will impact the manner in which Obamacare becomes reality.

Silva, E, Moran, C, Greeson, T, The Affordable Care Act: What Does it Mean for Radiology and Radiologists?.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000573.html