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.

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?
AAP, other physician societies double down on Kennedy-crossing vaccination stance
5 high-profile physician leaders: ‘Misinformation, politicization of commonsense public health efforts and sudden changes to federal vaccine guidance are creating mass confusion and diminishing trust in public health.’

CMS dropping coverage restrictions around PET imaging outside of oncology care

The noncoverage determination dates to 2000, when CMS enacted broad, national restrictions for using positron emission tomography scans outside of cancer treatment.

Hospitals dodging imaging price transparency rule could face fines as high as $2M, CMS says

The federal agency began requiring institutions to provide upfront pricing for radiology services on Jan. 1, but many have ignored the mandate, officials said.

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Only 5.6% of hospitals comply with price transparency rule

The vast majority of hospitals are not following through on a recent requirement to publish their list prices online, according to a recent study from PatientRightsAdvocate.com.

CMS may charge hospitals for not posting prices online

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed charging hospitals that fail to post their list prices online as required.

Radiologist running for US Senate falling behind top candidates’ growing cash reserves

Gillian Battino, MD, raised $100,000 in this year’s second quarter, while incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson added $1.2 million.

High-profile $100M mammography trial gains steam, hitting 50,000-participant mark

The National Cancer Institute at one point had considered quashing the Tomosynthesis Mammography Imaging Screening Trial, but organizers are optimistic after recent upticks.

‘This must be countered’: Radiologists launch political fund to stop nonphysician scope-of-practice gains

The American College of Radiology Association is providing the initial $225,000 with the goal of safeguarding patients’ access to physician-led care.

CMS Stark Law advisory grants radiology practices more flexibility in structuring their organizations

Provider groups can potentially use subsidiaries for different markets or different payer arrangements based on the new guidance, experts advised.

Policy & Regulations

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?

AAP, other physician societies double down on Kennedy-crossing vaccination stance