CMS has made it a priority to increase payments for procedures performed by office-based labs and ambulatory surgical centers. This was reflected in policy changes made as part of the 2026 Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule.

Top of mind is the need for fair reimbursement to ensure the sustainability of practices while maintaining patient access to their services, experts say. 

The rehired workers were all part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). A union representing federal workers confirmed the reinstatements, and the Department of Health and Human Services has already sent emails to affected staff. 

This represents the first FDA clearance for Imricor Medical Systems. "It’s an exciting achievement and a date to be noted and remembered," CEO Steve Wedan said in a statement. 

As of January 3, 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shows that, while 22.8 million Americans used Affordable Care Act exchanges to buy medical coverage, that’s 1.2 million fewer enrollees than last year. 

In a lawsuit, the EHR giant accuses Health Gorilla, et al., of posing as patient care entities to gain access to nearly 300,000 medical records, in violation of HIPAA. Health Gorilla vehemently denies the allegations.

AI-CVD is a quantitative imaging tool that uses computed tomography images to identify and quantify a myriad diseases. 

The newest addition to the company's Farapulse PFA Platform was specifically approved to perform cavotricuspid isthmus ablation.