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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UnitedHealth successfully sues CMS over disputed phone call

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services violated the Administrative Procedure Act by allowing a single phone call made by a contractor to determine a Medicare Advantage star rating, a federal judge ruled. 

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FDA taking the long view of generative AI in healthcare

The FDA’s fledgling Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) only held its first meeting last week, but it has already committed its thinking to writing. 

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Growing number of US senators support bill to address radiologist pay cut

41 members of the upper chamber recently penned a letter to colleagues, contending that inaction could impact seniors’ access to care. 

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‘Persistent’ low utilization of key interventional service raises radiologist concern

Embolization is a safe, cost-effective alternative to a hysterectomy, but patients are not using the IR service in some geographies. 

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FDA clears Philips’ Radiology Operations Command Center for remote scanning

The Food and Drug Administration approval comes amid growing interest in remote-scan technology following the COVID pandemic. 

Experts publish updated guidance on nuclear imaging for fevers of unknown origin

Fevers of unknown origin account for around 2% of hospitalizations and can present significant diagnostic challenges for providers.

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CMS approves new MRI standards related to remote scanning

Accrediting body IAC said revisions help imaging facilities ensure the safe delivery of MRIs, including when key personnel are located off-site.

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FDA approves acoramidis, BridgeBio’s new ATTR-CM drug

Acoramidis, a selective transthyretin stabilizer being sold under the brand name Attruby, is now the second ATTR-CM medication to gain FDA approval.