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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Interventional radiology has a representation problem, according to surveyed medical students

Gaps in mentorship are of particular concern for students who might have otherwise pursued a career path in IR, data show.

TikTok doc loses medical license after livestreaming procedures on social media

At least 11 patients have come forward regarding severe complications stemming from treatments and procedures completed by "Dr. Roxy."

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Healthcare industry to be impacted by OSHA's new injury/illness reporting requirements

The new rule on reporting work-related injuries and illnesses is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.

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HHS launches federal investigation into Cedars-Sinai's treatment of Black mothers

The civil rights probe follows a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Charles Johnson IV after the untimely death of his wife, who had undergone a planned cesarean section in 2016.

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Medtronic recalls nearly 350,000 implantable heart devices after 22 injuries

The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall, meaning the use of these devices could cause “serious injuries or death.”

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CMS proposes expanding coverage for PET scans related to Alzheimer’s disease

The agency is looking to lift the longstanding NCD that restricts patients to one amyloid-detecting positron emission tomography exam in their lifetime.

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FDA warns consumers not to use unapproved ultrasound devices

RoyalVibe Health offers direct-to-consumer scanners purported for multiple medical uses, which have not been reviewed or cleared by the agency.  

FDA announces Class I recall of nearly 8,000 heart attack tests due to inaccurate results

Overall, the recall includes 7,799 blood tests intended to help physicians identify early signs of a myocardial infarction. 

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