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 news & views in brief: State regulation ban or none, AI in healthcare advertising, more
Will there or won’t there be a federal moratorium on state-level regulation of AI? That’s only one question healthcare stakeholders are asking as 2025’s time begins running out.
The BI-RADS 2025 Manual is now live—here are a few of its key updates
During an education session at RSNA 2025, several experts who contributed to the manual spoke on what has changed and how these revisions will affect providers.
Damaged Alaris infusion pumps linked to two serious injuries as FDA updates safety instructions
The infusion system modules can malfunction if dropped or jarred without the user noticing. Manufacturer Becton Dickinson is asking owners to inspect the devices to ensure they are safe to use.
Radiologists urge specialty to ‘speak up’ on reimbursement-related issues
Three radiologists presented on hot topics in imaging economics Sunday during the opening day of RSNA 2025 in Chicago.
FDA announces full recall of Baxter Life2000 ventilators over cybersecurity flaw
All models and lot numbers of the units are subject to the recall. The security vulnerability could allow an unauthorized person to access and control the pumps, posing a serious health risk to patients.

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US Senate passes radiologist-backed burnout bill in response to physician’s suicide

ACR voiced its support for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act and believes COVID-19 has created an "unprecedented" health crisis among providers.

Patients paying out of pocket for medical imaging to avoid lengthy wait times

The average wait time for an MRI scan exceeds 90 days in some parts of Canada and may extend to 133 days by 2022, according to a new report.

More than 2.5M gained health coverage during special open enrollment

A special enrollment period implemented by the Biden administration saw more than 2.5 million people sign up for health insurance.

Radiologists urge governor to repeal ‘reckless’ order banning mask mandates in schools

For his part, the Sunshine State leader has advocated for letting parents dictate healthcare decisions, rather than school administrators.

FDA to begin regulating some imaging agents as devices after losing court battle

Industry watchers labeled the transition as significant, since bringing new devices to market is much cheaper than pharmaceuticals.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill bolstering Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents

Representatives also introduced the Facilitating Innovation Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2021 in the U.S. House in July.

CMS pulls about-face, revoking ‘unexpected’ new barriers to PET imaging payment

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging says the feds appear to have reconsidered a controversial recent decision.

DOJ considering lawsuit to block UnitedHealth’s $13B deal with Change Healthcare

Speculation that the Department of Justice could get involved first surfaced back in March.

Policy & Regulations

AI news & views in brief: State regulation ban or none, AI in healthcare advertising, more

The BI-RADS 2025 Manual is now live—here are a few of its key updates

Damaged Alaris infusion pumps linked to two serious injuries as FDA updates safety instructions

Radiologists urge specialty to ‘speak up’ on reimbursement-related issues

FDA announces full recall of Baxter Life2000 ventilators over cybersecurity flaw