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. 

Neha Patel doesn’t want her radiologist husband prosecuted for attempted vehicular homicide

The radiologist suspected of trying to murder his wife and children by deliberately driving the family car over a 250-foot cliff has an unlikely ally in his corner.

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Florida cardiology practice, 10 cardiologists pay $2M to settle fraud allegations

The practice and many of its cardiologists allegedly submitted false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. 

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Radiologists among 100-plus physician groups urging CMS to take swift action on prior authorization

The American Society of Neuroradiology and Society of Interventional Radiology want the agency to bust what they say is a burdensome barrier to imaging and other crucial aspects of U.S. medicine.

FDA calls out weight loss pills for ‘hidden’ ingredient that puts health of heart patients at risk Alfia Weight Loss Capsules

FDA calls out weight loss pills for ‘hidden’ ingredient that puts health of heart patients at risk

The agency’s own analysis confirmed that these capsules contain sibutramine, which was removed from the market back in 2010 due to safety concerns

HHS issues guidance as COVID-19 PHE winds down

The guidance clarifies what will and will not be impacted by the sunset of the PHE on May 11.

 

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Americans getting more and more dissatisfied with abortion policies

A record high of 69% of U.S. adults are dissatisfied with abortion laws––the highest percentage since 2001, according to a recent Gallup poll.

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Atrium Health and CEO indicted in $407M healthcare fraud scheme

The scheme allegedly included cheating employees, committing mail fraud, providing inadequate care to residents and more. 

Which risk stratification system is best for classifying thyroid nodules?

A new analysis compared the results of 39 published studies and nearly 50,000 patient cases to rank the performances of six different thyroid nodule stratification systems.