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ACR Contrast Allergy Protocols in 2026: What Imaging Centers Need to Know

Episode Summary

Routine steroid premedication for mild contrast reactions just got dropped from the playbook. What's replacing it, and what does CMS's new 2026 virtual supervision rule mean for your imaging center's daily workflow and risk management? Learn more at https://www.contrast-connect.com/blog-post/acr-contrast-allergy-premedication-protocol-2026-guidelines-explained

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Here's something that might surprise you: as of 2026, routine steroid premedication for a mild contrast reaction is no longer the recommended move. For decades that was the default. So, uh, what changed, and why does it matter for imaging centers right now? Have you ever wondered how a guideline that old finally gets rewritten? ContrastConnect City: Las Vegas Address: Las vegas Website: https://www.contrast-connect.com/