WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns regarding proposals in the calendar year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. ARRT, the largest organization certifying medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, emphasizes the need for patient safety measures related to the use of contrast agents during diagnostic procedures. In   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Edmentum, Bloomington, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the agency's efforts to promote the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The organization applauds the Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions aimed at advancing AI, emphasizing the need for federal funding to facilitate this essential work. The company, which serves millions of students acr  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Federal charges for carjacking killer * From the U.S. Attorney's press release, Carjacker Charged with Federal Crimes for Carjacking Spree that Killed Two Women and Injured a Child. David Zimmer wrote about the incident the day it happened, this past Thursday. Zimmer wrote  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota's Economic News -- W/E 9/5/25 * State and local taxes and spending KTTC : Digging Deeper: Rochester's state aid shortfalls lead to rising taxes Ely Echo : County tax increase coming Duluth News Tribune : St. Louis County Board prepares to boost levy limit as co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Trellis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advocating for the incorporation of evidence-based health promotion programs into the Physician Fee Schedule and Innovation Center Models. The organization emphasizes the vital role these programs play in addressing chronic illness and behavioral health needs, contributing significantly to the overall health outcomes of older adults. Trellis's Juniper p  more