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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Medicare has denied $16M worth of radiology artificial intelligence claims
The federal payment program first started paying for AI in 2018 and has denied about 53% of claims (or 53,857) submitted by radiologists since then, experts detail in JACR.
Members of Congress propose tapping foreign-born physicians to relieve radiology workforce shortages
Lawmakers in both chambers have reintroduced the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, touting support from the American Hospital Association and several physician societies.
Medicare opts not to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027
The measure evaluates the proportion of scans that exceed certain thresholds for image noise or radiation dose across 18 categories.

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ACR Association offers up $225,000 to help local radiologists fight nonphysician scope-of-practice gains

Possible uses could include advertising, grassroots campaigns or engaging a political strategist, with applications due by Oct. 31, the college announced recently.

‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies

Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.

FDA authorizes first AI-based software used to spot prostate cancer

The tool helps pathologists spot areas of interest on biopsy images and is designed to be used as an assistant.

Hundreds of radiologists flood feds with pleas to avoid massive Medicare pay cuts

ACR members have sent more than 1,300 emails to members of Congress, imploring them to quash a controversial change that would dramatically cut doc pay.

Imaging advocates blast CMS repeal of rule granting faster Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices

Those in support of the MCIT proposal called the administration's decision a "major setback" in efforts to bring innovation to seniors sooner.

Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule granting faster Medicare breakthrough device coverage

CMS finalized the MCIT proposal in January ahead of the White House changeover and had planned to implement it in December.

Providers predict radiology practice closures if CMS fails to fix Medicare fee schedule

Payments for some office-based services are slated to fall 20%, potentially devastating private groups, experts said recently.

Radiology business leaders want feds to postpone surprise-billing ban by 1 year, to 2023

The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1, but imaging advocates believe providers and payers need another year to comply with the mandate.

Policy & Regulations

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Medicare has denied $16M worth of radiology artificial intelligence claims

Members of Congress propose tapping foreign-born physicians to relieve radiology workforce shortages

Medicare opts not to make CT radiation-related quality measure mandatory in 2027