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.

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval
Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.
Software glitch triggers FDA recall of nearly 2,000 GE SPECT and CT systems
According to the notification, the issue can cause the scanners to inadvertently move during imaging.
CMS proposes Medicare coverage for renal denervation
This proposal, if finalized, would dramatically increase patient access to renal denervation. Both Recor Medical and Medtronic have shared their excitement over the news.
AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines
The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.
Senator, 100 health groups sound alarm after ‘abrupt’ cancellation of USPSTF meeting
The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy.

‘It was killing some of these radiology departments’: State grapples with long licensing delays

Some rad techs have waited upward of four months to receive their credentials, with it taking days prior to COVID.

FDA clears GE HealthCare MRI tool that can cut scan times by up to 83%

Sonic DL is powered by deep learning technology and targeted for use in cardiac MRI, the company said Monday.

Will PET imaging be covered alongside new Alzheimer's drugs? CMS dodges topic in new coverage decision

The recent CMS coverage determination did not make any mention of beta-amyloid PET imaging that is necessary for both diagnosing Alzheimer’s and monitoring the effectiveness of related treatments.

FDA announces recall of certain Impella heart pumps after 3 patient injuries, nearly 200 complaints

The FDA has labeled this as a Class I recall, which means using these devices can lead to significant injuries, including death.

AMA, radiology groups ‘strongly oppose’ federal bill that would expand nurses’ authority

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act aims to let APRNs practice “to the full scope of their education and clinical training.”

Radiologist reaches settlement with hospital system he claimed fired him for requesting remote work

Richard Heiden, MD, has a compromised immune system and had asked NYC Health and Hospitals to reassign him to teleradiology duties after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

New data highlight ‘massive gap’ between what Medicare, Medicaid pay for diagnostic imaging

The chasm between the two public payment programs has continued to grow since 2012, the Neiman Health Policy Institute reported recently.

Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services

These latest cuts could be a "breaking point" for physicians, according to a new letter to lawmakers.

Policy & Regulations

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval

Software glitch triggers FDA recall of nearly 2,000 GE SPECT and CT systems

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for renal denervation

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

Senator, 100 health groups sound alarm after ‘abrupt’ cancellation of USPSTF meeting