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.

Over 300 groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts
In an open letter, advocacy groups said the budget proposal passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would “shred our nation’s social safety net.”
FDA chooses not to approve new nasal spray for heart rhythm issues
Etripamil's journey toward FDA approval hit a roadblock. The agency requested additional information on the drug, including a new facility inspection, in a response letter sent to Milestone Pharmaceuticals.
Radiology group will pay $2.35M to settle allegations it violated False Claims Act by submitting sham diagnoses
Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, a California-based Rad Partners affiliate, allegedly created false radiology reports supporting the diagnosis of spinal enthesopathy.
Radiology accounts for 16% of No Surprises Acts payment disputes, new data show
Imaging industry giant Rad Partners led the way, initiating 110,000 payment disputes in the first half of 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports.
HHS to cut 10,000 jobs during 'dramatic restructuring'
The agency said it plans to reduce staff by 25% and consolidate 28 divisions into 15. However, it said Medicare and Medicaid will remain operational.

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.

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.

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.

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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What federal regulators can learn from the states about AI oversight

If the Trump administration continues taking a laissez-faire stance toward AI—including AI used in healthcare—why not let the states go it alone on regulating the technology?

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Arkansas bans noncompetes for all physicians

A new law amends existing regulations that allowed competitors to issue noncompetes within a specific area. The blanket ban goes into effect July 2025.

Ahead of Senate confirmation hearing, Dr. Oz asked to abandon ‘conflicts of interest’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren requests Dr. Oz divest from healthcare stocks and make a commitment to avoid lobbying gigs after he leaves his prospective role as administrator of CMS.

Policy & Regulations

Over 300 groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts

FDA chooses not to approve new nasal spray for heart rhythm issues

Radiology group will pay $2.35M to settle allegations it violated False Claims Act by submitting sham diagnoses

Radiology accounts for 16% of No Surprises Acts payment disputes, new data show

HHS to cut 10,000 jobs during 'dramatic restructuring'