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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Congress reaches deal to partially blunt Medicare pay cut, ditches prior authorization reform

“We are deeply disappointed that Congress failed to fully remedy the looming 2025 Medicare payment cut to physician practices," the MGMA said Tuesday. 

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Mangione charged with terrorism-related murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

A grand jury in New York has indicted Luigi Mangione, 26, on 11 charges, including murder in the first degree. 

HeartBeam, a California-based healthcare technology company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its cable-free, credit card-sized heart monitor that produces 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs).

FDA clears credit card-sized heart monitor

The new device was designed to help patients evaluate their own heart health in real time.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Will the second Trump Administration manage AI’s risks—or ‘unshackle’ AI’s potential? 

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Senators introduce radiologist-backed bill to punish payers for ignoring No Surprises Act rulings

Sens. Roger Marshall, MD, and Michael Bennet have unveiled the NSA Enforcement Act after representatives proposed a similar House bill in September. 

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Healthcare AI regulation needs nuance, balance: Research review

When regulating AI-equipped medical devices, the FDA might take a page from the Department of Transportation’s playbook for overseeing AI-equipped vehicles. These run the gamut from assisting human drivers to fully taking the wheel. 

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SCAI president reviews achievements in interventional cardiology in 2024

SCAI President James Hermiller, MD, recently outlined the key achievements for 2024, including creation of the first interventional cardiology match program, successful advocacy and efforts to increase women in the field.

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Bipartisan bills in Congress would force insurance companies, PBMs to sell pharmacies

The Patients Before Monopolies Act, introduced in both the House and Senate, gives parent companies of PBMs three years to divest from pharmacies or face penalties.