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.

Mangione now faces federal charges, death penalty in murder of UHC CEO
After Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was extradited to New York, federal prosecutors unsealed a new set of murder charges.
FDA issues Class I recall on counterfeit infusion pump batteries
ICU Medical alerted customers to knockoff batteries being circulated by suppliers. Due to a risk of the batteries not holding a charge, the recall has been given the FDA’s most serious designation.
‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors
Approximately 800,000 strokes occur each year in the United States alone. A majority of people survive, due in part to key advances in patient care over the years, but they often go forward without receiving the long-term help they need to recover and thrive.
CMS proposes Medicare coverage for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
Edwards Lifesciences sent a formal request to CMS in February after its Evoque TTVR device gained FDA approval. The agency is now accepting public comments for 30 days.
FDA issues alert on PCNL sheath safety after patient death
Trokamed sent a letter to customers warning them to never use its Mini PCNL Sheaths for suction and irrigation, due to a risk of kidney rupture.

Jury convicts radiology business owner in imaging-contrast kickback scheme

Neurosurgeon Payam Toobian, MD, oversaw a scam in which two physicians would receive gift cards and cash in exchange for referrals to his imaging center.

December 1, 2023

Bankruptcy judge approves radiology provider Akumin’s plan to go private under new ownership

Under terms of the deal, lender Stonepeak will swap some $470 million in debt for ownership in the reorganized business.

November 30, 2023

RSNA 2023: Speaker calls for 'less talk, more action,' on diversity, equity and inclusion

During remarks Tuesday, radiologist Reed Omary, MD, accused healthcare institutions of “DEI washing."

November 29, 2023

FDA announces recall of infusion sets due to defect that puts diabetes patients at risk

The FDA considers this a Class I recall, which means using the impacted devices “may cause serious injuries or death.” One patient injury has been reported at this time.

November 27, 2023

GE HealthCare earns first FDA OK for device that enables remote patient scanning

GE said the product also allows radiologists to share expertise, best practices and “in-the-moment” advice with other members of the care team.

November 27, 2023

FDA clears PET/CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers

The Biograph Vision.X is able to deliver an estimated 20% performance improvement, bolstering throughput while reducing radiotracer costs.

November 27, 2023

AMA ‘disappointed’ after Congress leaves physician pay fix out of bill to avert shutdown

The American College of Radiology and 120 other healthcare organizations recently sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, asking them to fix the “flawed” Medicare payment system.

November 22, 2023

Radiology Business Management Association Executive Director Bob Still to retire

The RBMA board has agreed to form an Executive Director Search Committee, chaired by Past President Mark Kalmar.

November 21, 2023

Policy & Regulations

Mangione now faces federal charges, death penalty in murder of UHC CEO

FDA issues Class I recall on counterfeit infusion pump batteries

‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement

FDA issues alert on PCNL sheath safety after patient death