The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, will impact payments to radiology practices in several ways, and it is unknown how long the shutdown will last. Medicare payments will be placed on a ten-day hold, as the agency copes with staffing at about 53% of the normal level. According to a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contingency staffing plan, HHS will maintain such staff as is necessary to support mandatory funded activities such as Medicare and Medicaid.
