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. 

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Physicians in Congress propose fix for troubled Merit-based Incentive Payment System

Representatives recently introduced the Medicare Physician Data-Driven Performance Payment System Act, drawing praise from the House of Medicine. 

Former governor of Maryland Larry Hogan joins Radiology Partners' board of directors

Former governor joins Radiology Partners board of directors

Rad Partners said the addition will help support the company's long-term focus on "physician-led excellence, clinical and technology innovation, and high-quality radiology services at scale."

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Has HHS Secretary Kennedy set off a hospital food fight?

Last month the Department of Health and Human Services asked hospital dieticians to take an eight-point pledge on inpatient nutrition. This week detractors are firing back at this latest slice of the RFK Jr.-led MAHA agenda. 

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FDA details Class I catheter recall over safety risk

The FDA first shared a warning about this issue back in April. Now, the agency has shared a critical update. 

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DOJ unveils West Coast ‘Strike Force’ as new tactic used to tackle healthcare fraud

Federal authorities said the shift to regional “Strike Force” models has proven successful, with 6,200 defendants prosecuted nationwide. The DOJ said this latest unit will take a special interest in Northern California. 

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Atrium Health looking to scoop up smaller nonprofit health system in $2B deal

WakeMed, a three-hospital system in the North Carolina capital region of Raleigh, would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company, if the deal goes through. Advocate is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S. 

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FDA moves to restrict compounded versions of popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs

The agency said it is seeking to exclude semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide from the 503B program based on a lack of clinical evidence. Unless there’s a shortage, the pharmaceuticals would be barred from being compounded by third-parties for the purpose of treating diabetes or obesity. The FDA is seeking public comment on the proposal. 

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FDA announces recall on insulin pump pods after leaks cause 29 serious injuries

Some Omnipod 5 devices, manufactured by Insulet, are subject to the Class I recall. The products with the defect must be removed from where they are used or sold to ensure safety, as lower-than-expected insulin doses could have potentially lethal repercussions.