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.

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.’
Supreme Court upholds ACA’s preventive care mandate
Radiologist and cancer care advocacy groups commended the court’s 6-3 ruling in favor of HHS on Friday.

Interventional radiology chain under DOJ investigation for allegedly pushing unnecessary treatments

Modern Vascular has reportedly relied on referrals from physicians who are also investors in the company, according to a recently published report.

‘More good news’: Humana reverses controversial coverage restrictions for PET/CT exams

The draft document expands payment for certain cardiac and neurologic indications along with SPECT/CT scans, SNMMI announced.

Radiologists and surgeons want CMS to eliminate ‘misguided’ payment barriers to lung cancer screening

Physician societies "strongly disagree" with criteria limiting LDCT screening to those who have quit smoking within 15 years.

Nanox seeking FDA clearance for its multi-source 3D imaging machine

The Israeli startup hopes to receive clearance for its novel multi-source Nanox.ARC 3D digital tomosynthesis modality.

Docs recommend fixing peer-to-peer prior authorization reviews to rein in problem plaguing radiology

Oftentimes, the payer representative has little knowledge of the imaging exam or other treatment under review, physicians charged.

UnitedHealthcare delays ED policy; ACR says ‘flawed’ rule may violate patient protection laws

The nation's largest commercial health insurer is pausing implementation until "at least the end of the national public health emergency period," the organization said recently.

FDA renewal ensures federal committee oversees medical imaging drug safety until 2023

The Medical Imaging Drugs Advisory Committee reviews data on radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media, recommending best practices to the agency's commissioner.

UnitedHealthcare updates ‘onerous’ prior authorization process following ACR objections

The nation's largest commercial insurer recently started forcing physicians to jump through extra hoops before getting paid for certain outpatient services.

Policy & Regulations

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

Supreme Court upholds ACA’s preventive care mandate