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.’

Radiologists and other docs label 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule a ‘mixed bag’

Advocates are pleased with plans to delay the punitive phase of the appropriate-use criteria program, but concerned about cuts to the conversion factor.

Nanox signs agreement to deploy 1,000 medical imaging systems in Africa

The distribution deal with Nigeria-based medical supply company EiLEENO Pharma will move the country closer to providing affordable, comprehensive medical checks each year.

American College of Radiology ‘disappointed’ with surprise-billing act’s payment methodology

ACR disagrees with treating each provider contract equally, regardless of the practice size and market share, when determining the median rate.

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Surprise medical billing ban one step closer as Biden administration unveils final rule

Radiology advocates said late Thursday that they're conducting a "thorough review" of the new rule, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

American College of Radiology underscores opposition to nonphysician imaging interpretation, supervision

ACR on Thursday urged the specialty to stay “vigilant” in ensuring that physician extenders remain under the watch of a trained professional.

Johnson & Johnson settles opioid case with New York for $230M

Johnson & Johnson will pay New York State $230 million in a settlement over a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer for its role in the opioid epidemic.

Radiologists want nuance in how CMS calculates physician practices’ administrative and overhead costs

Previous data underrepresented office-based physicians, and that’s led to some “dramatic undercalculation” of practice expenses, advocates argued recently.

Surprise billing ban rollout must match congressional intent, ACR and bipartisan lawmakers urge feds

Members of the U.S. House urged new Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra while implementing these "landmark patient protections."

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