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.

CMS investing $1.8B to fund 1,000 new residency slots, the largest increase in 25 years

Earlier in 2021, radiologists and members of Congress had sought much larger numbers, totaling 14,000 new residents by 2029.

December 20, 2021

Radiologists and thoracic surgeons voice concerns over CMS proposal to expand lung cancer screening

ACR and others are urging the agency to remove recommended screening cutoffs for Medicare beneficiaries after age 77, among other changes.

December 20, 2021

FDA greenlights AI software that helps diagnose breast and thyroid cancers

The software can reduce false-positive results on thyroid exams by over 35%, according to Koios Medical.

December 17, 2021

‘Time is now’: Stakeholders must take action to curtail low-value imaging, other services

Nine years into the Choosing Wisely campaign, reductions in low-value care have been "modest at best," experts reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.

December 17, 2021

Five hospital groups join AHA, AMA legal challenge against surprise billing provision

The Federation of American Hospitals and Association of American Medical Colleges are among those organizations that filed an amicus brief in December.

December 16, 2021

Radiologists join AMA in urging courts to preserve COVID-19 vaccination requirements

The American Medical Association, Society of Interventional Radiology, and others are pressing appeals courts to suspend previous rulings.

December 16, 2021

House passes radiologist-backed bill to address burnout following physician’s suicide

The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act advanced in a 392-36 vote, with support from the ACR, AMA and numerous other provider groups.

December 13, 2021

Trio of hospice employees sentenced to federal prison in $40M Medicare scheme

Doctors allowed Bradley Harris, CEO of now-defunct Novus Health Services, to dispense medication "like candy," the Department of Justice said.

December 10, 2021

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