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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Scientific misconduct and bias in cardiovascular imaging research among concerns reported in new survey

The data, published in Clinical Imaging, reveal that more than 20% of respondents have witnessed scientific fraud within their department and more than 85% reported the issue of publication bias. 

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Interoperability among hospitals is improving

Overall, hospital engagement in three domains of interoperability––receiving data, finding data and integrating data––have significantly increased since 2017.

Global Pharma Healthcare recalls eye drops over possible contamination

The drops were linked to 55 reports of adverse events, including eye infections, permanent loss of vision and one death with a bloodstream infection.

FDA grants passage to autonomous, biology-guided radiotherapy

A therapeutic oncology company has been cleared to market a cancer treatment that that turns a tumor’s own biology into a self-signaling target for radiation therapy.

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AI program ChatGPT now has a published article in Radiology—is it any good?

The human author reviewing the article wrote about the benefits and inherent risks of utilizing AI in a medical publication setting, concluding that, overall, it could be “a powerful tool” used in the future of medical publishing—when used with caution.

Abbott FlexAbility Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheter FDA

Abbott gains new FDA approval for one catheter, CE mark approval for a second catheter

Both devices were approved for treating significant heart rhythm issues. 

Radiologist testifies on behalf of defense in murder trial

The neuroradiology specialist offered insight into the imaging findings of a 33-year-old man who is charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder. 

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CMS proposes 2.1% payment increase for MA plans in 2024

The plan, if finalized, increases payments for MA plans by 2.09%, or 1.03% after adjusting for star rating changes.