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.

New drug recall includes more than 140K bottles of popular statin
According to the FDA, the drugs are not dissolving correctly. This can impact their ability to lower a patient’s cholesterol as intended.
Court dismisses nurse practitioners’ lawsuit challenging definition of ‘doctor’
The court's ruling is backed by the American Medical Association, which submitted an amicus brief arguing that "scope creep" threatens patient safety.
Provider participation in Medicare rose 6.3% over 10 years, peaking in 2019
A new study published in JAMA, which looked at fee-for-service Medicare records from 2013–2023, found that overall participation has trended upward. However, the details paint a complicated picture.
Report: ACA premiums to jump 30%, CMS documents show
The Washington Post reported that it reviewed documents from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, confirming that the cost of medical coverage is set to spike for 17 million Americans. Open enrollment for coverage through Affordable Care Act exchanges begins on Nov. 1.
Healthcare AI today: Efficiency vs. effectiveness, ChatEHR, inspiring AI leader, more
Just because it’s efficient doesn’t mean it’s effective. Nowhere is this thought more deserving of reflection than in healthcare AI—especially when it’s applied to clinical decision support.

CMS proposes issuing separate payment for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in 2025

For years, the agency has packaged payment for nuclear imaging agents with the procedure, but this has created a barrier for those who require pricier new drugs.

Insurers accused of $50B fraud connected to Medicare Advantage plans

According to a report, from 2019 and 2021, Medicare Advantage plans put taxpayers on the hook for dubious care services.

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CMS proposes 2.8% pay cut for providers in 2025

The average payment rate to physicians is suggested to be reduced by 2.93% in 2025 under the proposed fee schedule change, the agency noted.

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Doctors sound alarm over ‘dangerous’ payment cuts in proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

According to the new proposal, the 2025 conversion factor would be $32.36, down approximately 2.8% from 2024. SCAI, MGMA and other groups have already stepped forward with warnings that these cuts could do significant damage to patient care.

More than $20,000 worth of monitors stolen from radiology practice

A police investigation revealed that the thief posted the stolen items for sale on eBay.

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Medicare physician fee schedule cuts conversion factor in 2025 with ‘dangerous implications’ for patient care

UPDATED: The Radiology Business Management Association slammed the proposal Wednesday, contending it will have a "direct and detrimental impact on patient access."

State attorneys general send warnings of Change Healthcare breach, urge residents to respond

Several state attorneys general have issued notices to residents regarding the Change Healthcare breach, asking them to sign up for credit monitoring and identity theft protection.

FDA and Medtronic issue recall on endotracheal tubes due to risk of death

All Medtronic EMG Reinforced Endotracheal Tubes are being recalled due to a risk of collapse that could lead to serious injury or death.

Policy & Regulations

New drug recall includes more than 140K bottles of popular statin

Court dismisses nurse practitioners’ lawsuit challenging definition of ‘doctor’

Provider participation in Medicare rose 6.3% over 10 years, peaking in 2019

Report: ACA premiums to jump 30%, CMS documents show

Healthcare AI today: Efficiency vs. effectiveness, ChatEHR, inspiring AI leader, more