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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FDA approves first commercially available PSMA PET imaging agent for prostate cancer

Pylarify is a F 18-labeled, prostate-specific membrane antigen targeted PET agent used to pinpoint suspected metastasis or recurrence of the disease. 

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4 ways radiology practices can strengthen their price transparency strategy while outshining competitors

Most nonhospital-based groups fall outside of the new CMS rule, but there’s still an opportunity to adopt this mindset and attract new customers, experts wrote recently. 

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Breast imaging center sees certification expire after ignoring ACR’s mammography requests

This is the FDA's second mammography warning in two days, with both centers going weeks without performing mandatory quality-control tests.

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Radiologist participation in Medicare ACOs is surging, and late comers must take notice

Rad involvement in these value-minded care-coordination efforts leapt threefold, preparing members of the specialty to take on downside risk while strengthening bonds with hospital partners.

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Delaying rule to fast-track breakthrough devices only ‘kicks the can down the road,' imaging advocate says

CMS recently postponed the go-live date of the Medicare Coverage Innovative Technology rule for the second time.

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FDA issues final guidance for assessing medical device safety, compatibility in MRI rooms

The 32-page document covers everything from implanted devices to those fastened or carried by patients, such as external insulin pumps and pulse oximeters.

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Administration postpones Trump-era rule to grant faster Medicare coverage for 'breakthrough' devices

The final rule would eliminate lag time between the FDA approving new technology and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services paying for it. 

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Radiologists support bipartisan proposal to quash prior authorization red tape in Medicare Advantage

Representatives recently introduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act in the U.S. House, drawing support from the ACR, Medical Group Management Association and others.