Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies.

Healthcare AI today: Exhorted doctors, shifting nurses, safe psychologists, more
The AMA is imploring physicians to serve as ‘full partners’ with other AI stakeholders throughout the technology’s life cycle in relevantly equipped clinical devices.
Retired radiologist announces bid for state senate seat
Democrat Gillian Battino, MD, officially announced her bid in Wisconsin’s 29th District after previously running for a U.S. Senate spot in 2021.
Radiology societies endorse bill to lift ban on physician-owned hospitals
Medical societies including the American College of Radiology and Society of Interventional Radiology recently announced their support for H.R. 4002.
CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many
Findings from the Neiman Health Policy Institute and Northwell Health indicate that CTC is especially beneficial for underserved populations.
FDA clears AI-powered ‘thermometer of the future’ with ECG sensors
BeamO combines electrocardiogram sensors, a stethoscope and a thermometer into a single device that patients can use at home to learn more about their health. Findings can then be submitted for a cardiologist to review.

Healthcare AI today: Exhorted doctors, shifting nurses, safe psychologists, more

The AMA is imploring physicians to serve as ‘full partners’ with other AI stakeholders throughout the technology’s life cycle in relevantly equipped clinical devices.

Retired radiologist announces bid for state senate seat

Democrat Gillian Battino, MD, officially announced her bid in Wisconsin’s 29th District after previously running for a U.S. Senate spot in 2021.

Radiology societies endorse bill to lift ban on physician-owned hospitals

Medical societies including the American College of Radiology and Society of Interventional Radiology recently announced their support for H.R. 4002.

CT colonography the most cost-effective cancer screening option for many

Findings from the Neiman Health Policy Institute and Northwell Health indicate that CTC is especially beneficial for underserved populations.

FDA clears AI-powered ‘thermometer of the future’ with ECG sensors

BeamO combines electrocardiogram sensors, a stethoscope and a thermometer into a single device that patients can use at home to learn more about their health. Findings can then be submitted for a cardiologist to review.

Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures

“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes.

Less than 30% of FDA-authorized radiology AI devices have undergone clinical testing

A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.

Healthcare AI today: Artificial superintelligence, Heart Association AI leadership, human-centered healthcare AI, more

Never mind artificial general intelligence. Worry about artificial superintelligence.