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.

CMS outlines policy shifts for ACO REACH model to align with MAHA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is updating the ACO REACH program—which supports providers caring for rural and low-income populations—to promote patient health as a strategy to reduce costs.
Society of Interventional Radiology seeks AMA resolution urging payments on high-cost disposables
"The number of non-facility services reimbursed at less than direct costs grew 50% since 2024. The number of services under the MPFS for which reimbursement does not even cover cost likely is much higher than 300 services," the proposed AMA resolution states.
Medtronic drug-coated balloon gains multiple new approvals
The Prevail DCB has been cleared to use in dozens of countries around the globe, but it has not yet been approved by the FDA.
SCAI wants lead-free cath labs and a better work-life balance for cardiologists
"The lead protection we wear is causing a lot of damage," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, a veteran interventional cardiologist, explained in an interview.
AI newswatch: OpenAI goes to the UAE, patients get cyberchondria, more
Like remoras hitching a ride on a shark, private businesses are capitalizing on President Trump’s AI-aggressive trip to the Middle East.

Trump administration finalizes kidney care rules

CMS has finalized changes to Medicare payment methodologies that aim to improve care for kidney care patients.

Lawsuit over failed follow-up for CT findings settled out of court

A lawsuit alleging hospital staff failed to provide reasonable care to treat a patient’s suspicious mass on her left kidney identified on a CT scan has been settled out of court, according to reporting from the Brattleboro Reformer.

Private equity has a role in increasing healthcare prices

The healthcare space has seen an influx of investment from private equity groups looking to innovate the market, but the role of these investors could also be pushing healthcare prices higher.

Pelosi plan to lower drug prices faces political challenges

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) bill to lower drug prices is facing new challenges as congressional Democrats debate changes to the plan, The Hill reported.

Walgreens changes in-store clinic strategy with closures, partnerships

Walgreens is switching up its approach to in-store clinics, closing the clinics it operates and keeping those run by other health systems.

Americans are split on healthcare reform plans

Americans are split across healthcare reform options, according to a recent survey, revealing that many are dissatisfied with the current healthcare system but don’t agree on how to improve it.

Elizabeth Warren, Bill Cassidy join imaging industry’s push for clarity on device safety

Two influential U.S. Senate members have united with the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance in a bid to better clarify the difference between servicing and remanufacturing.

Some Americans avoid healthcare because they don’t understand insurance

Lack of understanding about healthcare insurance is impacting the health of Americans.

Policy & Regulations

CMS outlines policy shifts for ACO REACH model to align with MAHA

Society of Interventional Radiology seeks AMA resolution urging payments on high-cost disposables

Medtronic drug-coated balloon gains multiple new approvals

SCAI wants lead-free cath labs and a better work-life balance for cardiologists

AI newswatch: OpenAI goes to the UAE, patients get cyberchondria, more