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.

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval
Experts are hopeful the software can bring more objectivity to the diagnostic process by giving providers visual evidence of alterations in brain activity.
Software glitch triggers FDA recall of nearly 2,000 GE SPECT and CT systems
According to the notification, the issue can cause the scanners to inadvertently move during imaging.
CMS proposes Medicare coverage for renal denervation
This proposal, if finalized, would dramatically increase patient access to renal denervation. Both Recor Medical and Medtronic have shared their excitement over the news.
AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines
The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.
Senator, 100 health groups sound alarm after ‘abrupt’ cancellation of USPSTF meeting
The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy.

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."

Radiologist dodges malpractice death suit after mistaking diagnostic mammogram for routine screening

Appeals judges believed physician Kenneth Blumberg’s duty of care did not extend beyond interpreting and reporting on the images sent to him.

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.

Policy & Regulations

AI algorithm that diagnoses depression from MRI scans gains key regulatory approval

Software glitch triggers FDA recall of nearly 2,000 GE SPECT and CT systems

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for renal denervation

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

Senator, 100 health groups sound alarm after ‘abrupt’ cancellation of USPSTF meeting