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.

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation
A new catheter from Johnson & Johnson MedTech is now approved to treat cardiac arrhythmias in Europe. Could FDA approval be on the horizon?
UnitedHealth, Amedisys ask federal judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit blocking $3.3B merger
The companies argue that the U.S. Department of Justice has failed to adequately demonstrate how, and in which regions of the country, the merger would harm competition. They are asking a federal court to throw out the case.
Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut
The Medical Group Management Association made its demands in a letter to newly appointed leaders in the U.S. House and Senate sent Tuesday.
Healthcare private equity reporting act signed into law by Mass. governor
The new law will require private equity firms to make disclosures related to organizational structure and finances if they intend to operate a medical facility or provider organization in the state.
Compensation rising for cardiology APPs as they get more involved in patient care
Advanced practice providers continue to play a significant role in cardiology, helping care teams overcome the challenges brought on by an ongoing physician shortage, declining reimbursements and an aging population.

Court blocks aspects of surprise billing rule

Federal Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle said the interim final rule conflicts with the unambiguous terms of the No Surprises Act.

February 24, 2022

DOJ officially sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $13B acquisition of Change Healthcare

UHG called the federal government's position "deeply flawed" and said it plans to "defend our case vigorously" in court.

February 24, 2022

HHS allocating $560M in payments to healthcare providers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly $19 billion will have been distributed from the Provider Relief Fund and the American Rescue Plan Rural provider funding since November 2021.

February 24, 2022

ACR urges feds to prioritize radiology in funding for 1,000 new physician residency slots

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services is investing $1.8B to bolster the doc workforce, and advocates believe imaging should take priority.

February 24, 2022

MRI technology that provides whole-body composition reports gets FDA greenlight

AMRA Medical's product assesses body composition by analyzing muscle and fat on magnetic resonance imaging scans, the company said in a statement.

February 23, 2022

Quality care for geriatric patients lacking in emergency departments

Most EDs do not provide the level of care recommended by Geriatric Emergency Department guidelines.

February 23, 2022

Lawsuit targets hospital system’s ‘astonishingly high’ charges for CT imaging and other care

Vidant Health has allegedly hid prices from patients, allowing it to overcharge for computed tomography exams and other common procedures, attorneys charged.

February 23, 2022

Radiologists fight state proposal granting NPs more freedom to practice autonomously

Physician groups including the ACR and American Medical Association are pressing leaders to let the controversial provision expire.

February 23, 2022

Policy & Regulations

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation

UnitedHealth, Amedisys ask federal judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit blocking $3.3B merger

Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut

Healthcare private equity reporting act signed into law by Mass. governor

Compensation rising for cardiology APPs as they get more involved in patient care