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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White House executive order aims to curb ‘excessive’ state regulation of AI

President Donald Trump wants to establish an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge any AI laws that may “harm innovation.” 

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News gems: Hospital price caps, costly drinking water, child-unready hospitals, more

A U.S. state is enjoying $50 million in annual savings after imposing price caps on its hospitals. OK—but what good things (or workers) got sacrificed?

Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, a veteran physician who was recently named the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), has reportedly been fired from his day-to-day role as a pediatric cardiologist.

Cardiologist reportedly fired over role with CDC vaccine panel—wife calls it a ‘staggering turn of events’

Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, has been fired from his role as a pediatric cardiologist. His wife and others say he was let go because he is now the chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

The only heart failure treatment of its kind: Learn the latest billing recommendations for Barostim procedures

The Barostim device from CVRx continues to gain momentum as a go-to heart failure treatment. A free webinar is scheduled to examine the device's new CPT codes, which go into effect in 2026.

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Governor signs law requiring insurers to cover all lung cancer screening services

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) formally signed S2000A/A1195A into law on Dec. 4, with it set to take effect in 2027. 

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Study finds big hospitals overpaid, rural facilities overlooked in Change Healthcare relief

Researchers from University of Minnesota found that more than 300 small, rural hospitals didn't even apply for relief. At the same time, many larger, for-profit systems received hundreds of thousands in overpayments. The findings are published in Health Affairs.

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CMS data shows 5.8M Americans enrolled in ACA coverage in November—more than last year

That number includes signups on both state and federal exchanges. To date, roughly 400,000 new plans have been sold on exchanges, year over year. But the still-unknown details will determine what exactly it all means.

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Cardiologists join chorus of voices urging Trump administration to kill cybersecurity proposal

The proposal, first announced by the Biden administration, was developed to improve patient data security. Those opposed argue that it would significantly increase costs and create a logistical nightmare for hospitals and health systems throughout the country.