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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Guest commentary: CMS chief is wrong; Medicare cuts this year are far from routine

Radiology Business Management Association Executive Director Bob Still discusses recent comments made by Administrator Seema Verma surrounding the 2021 MPFS. 

Advocates urge health officials to include front-line imaging workers in plans for first COVID-19 vaccines

“Americans count on our country’s healthcare personnel to care for them, now healthcare personnel look to you to help protect them from COVID-19,” top imaging groups argued recently.

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American College of Radiology praises president-elect’s pick to lead HHS, while others express skepticism

Joe Biden’s transition team recently revealed former U.S. congressman and current California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as its choice to lead the agency.

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FDA eases inspection, quality regulations for mammography facilities struggling during COVID crisis

The new guidance is expected to increase the availability of breast imaging services during the pandemic, the administration said recently.

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CMS officially delays radiation oncology payment model, citing COVID-19’s economic strain

The feds originally planned to kick off the mandatory bundled-payment program Jan. 1 but will now postpone the go-live date to July. 

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CMS chief calls radiologist-opposed Medicare cuts routine, a separate issue from the pandemic

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently dropped its final 2021 Physician Fee Schedule, which includes sizable pay cuts for certain specialties. 

Neiman Health Policy Institute underscores COVID-19’s profound effect across the radiology profession

The American College of Radiology-established research outfit explored some of its recent and upcoming work during a session at RSNA 2020. 

Controversial radiologist and White House COVID-19 advisor Scott Atlas resigns

The Stanford University senior fellow called it an “honor and a privilege” to serve America since August. 

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