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. 

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Video of Dave Dixon explaining the impact of first FDA approval of a generic DOAC.

FDA clears first generic versions of rivaroxaban—what it means for patient care

Dave Dixon, PharmD, explored the short- and long-term impact of these approvals, noting that they could help reduce costs down the line.

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Medicare advisors recommend tying radiologist pay updates to inflation

MedPAC members have highlighted the need to link physician pay increases with the Medicare Economic Index, a measure of practice cost inflation. 

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American College of Radiology to launch AI accreditation program

As the use of AI in imaging continues to grow, it’s “become clear" that real world performance of these products can defer from premarket testing, experts note. 

A majority of medical devices involved in Class I recalls were never required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undergo premarket or postmarket clinical testing, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.[1]

American College of Cardiology shares new guidance focused on evaluation, management of cardiogenic shock

The new document represents the ACC’s first Concise Clinical Guidance; it was designed to be an easy-to-use reference for keeping track of a complicated topic. 

MRI accident involving wheelchair prompts manufacturer to issue safety warning.

MRI accident has prompted the company that installed the scanner to issue a safety warning

The incident cost the clinic tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.

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Radiology practices get reprieve from Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements

The Trump administration recently announced it will not enforce penalties for failing to adhere to the March 21 deadline tied to the CTA. 

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Doc fix ditched as President Trump signs resolution to avert government shutdown

"The passage of the CR without a Medicare physician payment fix represents a massive congressional failure," the MGMA said Friday. 

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Members of Congress introduce bill to reform radiation oncology reimbursement

Over 80 organizations support the Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program Act, including the American College of Radiology and ASTRO. 

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