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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Medicare has denied $16M worth of radiology artificial intelligence claims
The federal payment program first started paying for AI in 2018 and has denied about 53% of claims (or 53,857) submitted by radiologists since then, experts detail in JACR.
Members of Congress propose tapping foreign-born physicians to relieve radiology workforce shortages
Lawmakers in both chambers have reintroduced the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, touting support from the American Hospital Association and several physician societies.
Medicare opts not to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027
The measure evaluates the proportion of scans that exceed certain thresholds for image noise or radiation dose across 18 categories.

RSNA 2023: Speaker calls for 'less talk, more action,' on diversity, equity and inclusion

During remarks Tuesday, radiologist Reed Omary, MD, accused healthcare institutions of “DEI washing."

FDA announces recall of infusion sets due to defect that puts diabetes patients at risk

The FDA considers this a Class I recall, which means using the impacted devices “may cause serious injuries or death.” One patient injury has been reported at this time.

GE HealthCare earns first FDA OK for device that enables remote patient scanning

GE said the product also allows radiologists to share expertise, best practices and “in-the-moment” advice with other members of the care team.

FDA clears PET/CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers

The Biograph Vision.X is able to deliver an estimated 20% performance improvement, bolstering throughput while reducing radiotracer costs.

AMA ‘disappointed’ after Congress leaves physician pay fix out of bill to avert shutdown

The American College of Radiology and 120 other healthcare organizations recently sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, asking them to fix the “flawed” Medicare payment system.

Radiology Business Management Association Executive Director Bob Still to retire

The RBMA board has agreed to form an Executive Director Search Committee, chaired by Past President Mark Kalmar.

Medtronic's PulseSelect Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) System

Medtronic gains 2 key approvals for its ablation portfolio

The company had good news to share about its highly anticipated PFA offering.

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Hospital fails to dodge $10M malpractice verdict after attempting to pin payment on radiologist

A nurse punctured the 68-year-old patient's lung with a feeding tube in 2018, and radiologist Louis Jacobs, MD, subsequently failed to spot the injury on X-ray.

Policy & Regulations

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Medicare has denied $16M worth of radiology artificial intelligence claims

Members of Congress propose tapping foreign-born physicians to relieve radiology workforce shortages

Medicare opts not to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027