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.

Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval
According to Medtronic, its VitalFlow ECMO system was designed and developed with the user experience in mind.
State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’
However, those fighting the decision declared victory Monday after filing a lawsuit against the New York Department of Health.
DOJ announces 324 arrests in $14.6B healthcare fraud crackdown
Of those arrested, 96 are doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers. All face charges related to telehealth prescriptions, illegal opioid distribution and fraudulent billing practices.
Radiologists say Senate budget changes ‘threaten’ access to medical education
The American College of Radiology, Society of Interventional Radiology and over 50 other medical societies expressed their concern to Senate committee leaders in a letter sent June 24.
What can federal health agencies do to revive the fading trust of the public?
Confidence in public health entities is spiraling downward in the U.S., and once-revered Washington institutions like the CDC and NIH are among the casualties in serious condition. How to break the negative momentum?

Radiology Partners shares advocacy lessons after big win, with eye toward next legislative battle

"Be the squeaky wheel. This issue was taken care of because physicians stood up,” Rad Partners' Richard Heller, MD, told RSNA attendees.

FDA approves new fluorescent imaging agent capable of identifying ovarian cancer

The contrast material detected additional lesions during surgery in 27% of ovarian cancer patients, West Lafayette, Indiana-based On Target Laboratories reported.

Hyperfine gains FDA clearance for deep learning-based image reconstruction tool

The algorithm will enhance T1, T2 and FLAIR images performed using the portable MRI specialist's Swoop machine, officials said Monday.

HHS chief defends controversial surprise billing provision, urging docs to ‘tighten their belt’

Radiologists and other physicians have slammed one key piece of the rule, believing it will tip the scales in favor of payers.

Siemens wins FDA clearance for ‘smart’ mammography workflow software

The tools can load images up to 75% faster than other methods and with fewer clicks, the company said Monday.

80% of program directors support virtual radiology residency interviews, but the future is still up for debate

At the same time, they admit "interview hoarding" is a problematic consequence that must be addressed.

American Heart Association responds to nomination of cardiologist Robert Califf for FDA commissioner

The AHA believes the next FDA commissioner should play a key role in influencing public health post-COVID-19.

CMS officially repeals Trump-era rule granting faster Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices

MCIT would have eliminated lag time between the FDA approving new technologies and the federal payment program covering them.

Policy & Regulations

Medtronic’s new ECMO system receives a key approval

State bans university from issuing new radiologic technologist licenses, leaving hundreds ‘in limbo’

DOJ announces 324 arrests in $14.6B healthcare fraud crackdown

Radiologists say Senate budget changes ‘threaten’ access to medical education

What can federal health agencies do to revive the fading trust of the public?