https://www.contrast-connect.com/blog-post/cms-direct-supervision-definition-requirementsA supervising physician no longer needs to be in the building for certain diagnostic tests - as of January 2026, that's permanent CMS policy. But not every video call qualifies, and one wrong assumption could trigger a billing audit. What exactly counts?
[excited] Here's a fact that might surprise some imaging center administrators listening today: as of January 1st, 2026, a supervising physician no longer has to stand in the same building to meet CMS direct supervision rules for diagnostic tests. That's a permanent change, not a pandemic leftover. [thoughtful] Have you ever wondered how a rule like that actually gets applied on a busy scan floor? So today we're digging into what that actually means, and what it means for how imaging centers run day to day. ContrastConnect City: Las Vegas Address: Las vegas Website: https://www.contrast-connect.com/