Overview
The federal government has issued the Health Insurance (Quality Assurance Activity - I-MED Radiology Network Review of Radiologist Reports) Declaration 2026. The declaration was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 8 July 2026.
The instrument is administered by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and sits within the quality assurance framework established under the Health Insurance Act.
What the declaration covers
The declaration formally recognises a quality assurance activity conducted by I-MED Radiology Network. That activity involves the review of radiologist reports. The declaration includes preliminary provisions and a schedule describing the quality assurance activity in detail.
The full text of the declaration, including the substantive provisions and the explanatory statement, is available on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Who is affected
This declaration is directed at I-MED Radiology Network and the radiologists operating within it. It is unlikely to directly affect most small business owners. Businesses in medical imaging or radiology services are the most relevant audience.
Key actions
- Radiologists and medical imaging businesses wanting to read the full declaration can download the legislation text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00922.
- The Federal Register of Legislation provides a Set up an alert function on the same page for anyone wanting notification of future changes to this instrument.
- Questions about the declaration are directed to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The source document does not specify a direct contact email or phone number for this instrument.
Key dates
- Registered: 8 July 2026
- Commencement: The instrument commences the day after this instrument is registered.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.