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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Medical staff must have a say in what AI is adopted for patient care, says AMA

The American Medical Association adopted a policy calling for medical staff to be involved in decisions about adopting AI that may impact patient care.

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Change Healthcare begins sending breach notifications

UnitedHealth Group has said it will begin notifying patients directly in July. There’s still no evidence medical records were exposed to hackers.

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Heart surgeons are fed up with old technology—many have considered a career change

A majority of U.S. surgeons, including those who treat heart patients on a daily basis, say their operating rooms use outdated technology. It is having a negative impact on patient care. 

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Neiman Institute intros ‘Cancer Equity Compass’ to help address disparities

It’s one thing to know that cancer disparities often correlate with deleterious social determinants of health (SDOH). It’s another to equip healthcare professionals for applying the connection to affected patient populations.

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Adventist Health settles with DoJ over sharing patient data with police

Staff at the health system shared protected medical information with law enforcement, resulting in the arrest of two women.

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Philips’s new motorized C-arm earns FDA clearance

The motorized component removes the need for manual positioning adjustments during procedures, improving both accuracy and efficiency.

Elutia, a Maryland-based healthcare technology company, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for EluPro, its new biologic envelope specifically designed for patients with implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. It was also cleared for use when implanting other types of devices, including neurostimulators and neuromodulators.

FDA clears new drug-eluting envelope for implantable cardiac devices—CEO sees it as ‘tip of the iceberg’

Elutia, formerly known as Aziyo Biologics, is already targeting additional uses for the newly approved device. 

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Novant Health backs out of North Carolina hospital buyout after FTC pressure

The U.S. Court of Appeals of the Fourth Circuit temporarily blocked the buyout of two North Carolina hospitals after an FTC appeal.

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