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.

The fight for improved cardiologist certification is still alive
The American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine is still pushing forward with its efforts to change how cardiologists are certified in the United States. While the group can reapply in the future for a standalone cardiology board, it is also looking at possible partnerships with other organizations.
Faster treatments, better outcomes: 5 key takeaways from new stroke guideline
The American Stroke Association's first major update in 7 years highlights the importance of coordinated care and expands patient access to critical treatments. It also includes the first detailed recommendations for treating stroke in pediatric patients.
Why Condi Rice believes AI and other emerging technologies have our world in a ‘hinge-of-history’ moment | and more AI news, views & findings
Those who closely follow news and views on AI risk missing out on nine other technology categories that are changing our world just as fast. Or, as Stanford Prof. Condoleezza Rice puts it, “History will judge not only what we invented but also how and why we chose to do so.”
National Nurses United plans week of demonstrations to support man slain by ICE
National Nurses United plans demonstrations in 12 states and Washington, D.C. for Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The list of demands includes the defunding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
American College of Radiology submits 23 imaging-related CPT codes for consideration
ACR presented its proposals at the AMA's Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee meeting held Jan. 14 to 17 in Los Angeles.

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation.

American College of Radiology strongly opposes 1 aspect of new HHS info-blocking rule

On Aug. 5, the Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator released the proposed rule, amending regulations issued under the 21st Century Cures Act.

Walmart workers sue over tobacco fees levied for health plan trust

The class action lawsuit argues employees cannot escape the fees even after they stop using tobacco, a violation of labor regulations.

HHS awards $75M for addiction and maternal health services in rural areas

The funds will be used to expand services and improve the financial stability of existing healthcare organizations located in underserved regions of the South.

Lawmakers likely to delay Medicare doc fix until after election

Scheduling conflicts and “lingering disagreements” are delaying potential changes to the MPFS, along with a radiologist-supported bill to modify the No Surprises Act.

FDA announces Class I recall for compounding inlets due to risk of death

Baxter’s disposable inlets for automated compounding systems could pose a serious risk to patients if not properly inspected before use.

Watchdog group, fearful of fraud, wants more oversight for remote patient monitoring

Cardiologists and other physicians may soon need to provide much more information when ordering remote patient monitoring for Medicare patients.

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to uphold ACA mandate requiring cost-free cancer screenings

A recent "mixed bag" ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals threw the mandate into question, potentially jeopardizing imaging services for millions of Americans.

Policy & Regulations

The fight for improved cardiologist certification is still alive

Faster treatments, better outcomes: 5 key takeaways from new stroke guideline

Why Condi Rice believes AI and other emerging technologies have our world in a ‘hinge-of-history’ moment | and more AI news, views & findings

National Nurses United plans week of demonstrations to support man slain by ICE

American College of Radiology submits 23 imaging-related CPT codes for consideration