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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Judge halts all lawsuits related to J&J talc formula

A U.S. judge halted all lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson over allegations that its talc formula products and baby powder contained cancer-causing asbestos, stopping any trials as the company has agreed to settle all claims for billions of dollars.

DOJ targets COVID-related healthcare fraud

One official described it as the 'largest-ever coordinated law enforcement action' of its kind.

GE Healthcare solution, billed as a 'unified approach to patient monitoring,' gains FDA clearance

GE Healthcare received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its patient monitoring platform, Carescape Canvas.

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Providers chart uptick in number of breast MRI denials issued by insurers

Among vulnerable women with BRCA1/2 mutations, about 14% never received this vital exam after the rejection, MSK researchers reported.

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Supreme Court delays final decision on abortion pill for 2 more days

A common abortion pill, mifepristone, is still in grave danger of being pulled off the market. 

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New partnership increases radiology's presence within the FDA's Network of Experts

The vetted group consists of more than 100 organizations and their respective scientists, clinicians and engineers who provide guidance and expertise when requested. 

Damar Hamlin discusses his NFL return following sudden cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin, now cleared for NFL return, shares the cause of his on-the-field cardiac arrest

 “This event was life-changing, but it is not the end of my story,” Hamlin said during a press conference. 

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Industry first: FDA clears device for detecting stroke on noncontrast CT

RapidAI said it aims to give smaller facilities access to tools often only available at comprehensive stroke centers.