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. 

The Vektor Medical vMap system takes standard 12-lead ECGs and converts them into detailed electro anatomical maps for us in catheter ablation procedures.

AI-powered cardiac mapping system gains an important approval

The vMap System from San Diego-based Vektor Medical turns 12-lead ECGs into 3D maps of the heart. It has already been cleared by the FDA.

ACC urges Congress to restore telemedicine flexibilities

The American College of Cardiology, like many other U.S. medical societies, is fighting to bring back telehealth policies that expired at the end of September.

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Nearly 40% of radiologists surveyed say 21st Century Cures Act has increased job-related stress

Researchers recently aimed to assess how the landmark legislation has impacted the specialty, conducting a survey of nearly 300 radiologists.  

Michael Minogue (center) and other Abiomed representatives. Image courtesy of Minogue's campaign.

From heart pumps to politics: Former medtech CEO launches campaign to be the governor of Massachusetts

Michael Minogue spent nearly two decades as the chairman, president and CEO of Abiomed, and now he is running to be the next governor of Massachusetts. 

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Medicare policy sowing cancer screening confusion, American College of Radiology says

The college is urging the federal payment program to modify its policies to reflect expanded coverage for CT-based colorectal cancer screening. 

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Louisiana criminally charges California doctor for mailing abortion pills

The alleged incident is not a crime in California, which has a “shield law” in place to protect the physician from interstate extradition. However, it remains unclear what would happen if he visits a state where abortion is outlawed.

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Hundreds of MRI units affected by FDA Class 1 recall

Failure to address these issues could "cause serious adverse health consequences or death," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently warned providers.  

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Healthcare AI today: State-level regulation, a doubled budget, White House vs. CHAI, more

California, Illinois, Nevada and Texas. There’s your answer should anyone ask you which states are burning to regulate healthcare AI while Washington fiddles.