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.

Radiologists support bipartisan bill to fund new residency programs in rural areas
The American College of Radiology, alongside over 30 other organizations, voiced “strong support” for the bill on March 16.
Telix submits new brain imaging agent for FDA review following previous rejection
The Australia-based company has resubmitted its New Drug Application for Pixclara, an investigational PET product.
Telehealth company admits to sharing medical records with law firms as Epic’s lawsuit heats up
GuardDog admitted to accessing medical histories from patients stored on Epic’s platform, selling some of them to law firms engaged in unrelated civil litigation. The primary defendant in Epic’s lawsuit, Health Gorilla, maintains it did nothing wrong and accuses Epic of stifling interoperability.
Trump’s EPA wants to roll back Biden-era pollution limits for medical device sterilization
Ethylene oxide is an odorless gas used to sterilize pacemakers, leads, stents and many other medical devices. Long-term exposure, however, can cause cancer. The Biden administration made it a priority to reduce ethylene oxide emissions, but many critics thought those cuts were too extreme.
Squatter patient refuses to leave hospital room five months after discharge, lawsuit claims
In its complaint, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said it cleared an unnamed female patient for discharge on Oct. 6, 2025. Despite setting her up with transportation and coordinating with family, she refused to leave.

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Radiology artificial intelligence firm asks FDA to exempt certain devices from premarket review

The petition from Harrison.ai has drawn mixed reactions, with AI vendors lending support while radiologists and patient groups worry the move could erode safety.

AHA: ‘Zero trust’ cybersecurity posture necessary to protect hospital data

The National Security Agency released a two-phase plan for all entities within the U.S. Department of War to follow for no-trust cyber defenses. The American Hospital Association said the protocols could be adopted by hospitals.

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Hospitals accounted for 40% of spike in healthcare spending, far more than any other category: KFF

The study by the nonprofit KFF is focused on the jump in overall healthcare prices from 2022 to 2024, with hospitals leading as a result of both delayed care from the pandemic and an increase in prices for services.

Abbott has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its CardioMEMS HERO device, a next-generation pulmonary artery (PA) pressure reader for heart failure patients.

FDA approves next-generation CardioMEMS reader for heart failure monitoring

The updated reader is 60% smaller and offers built-in WiFi connectivity. It works with an implantable sensor to monitor a patient's PA pressure.

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American College of Radiology urges HHS to address ‘unsustainable’ AI payment policy

ACR recently voiced its frustrations to Health and Human Services, sharing suggestions for how the agency could spur greater use of this technology.

RadNet earns European certification for solution that allows technologists to control scanners remotely

DeepHealth, RadNet's technology subsidiary, believes the product can help to address imaging workforce challenges plaguing the EU, similar to the States.

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FDA clears Qure.ai's CAD tool for chest X-rays

The product is used to highlight findings from plain chest radiographs completed in emergency departments, urgent care clinics and family practices.

GAO says No Surprises Act is working, while radiologists, Congress push for reform

The government watchdog analyzed about 153 million radiology claims from a five-year period for its new report to Congress, with lawmakers now advocating for change.

Policy & Regulations

Radiologists support bipartisan bill to fund new residency programs in rural areas

Telix submits new brain imaging agent for FDA review following previous rejection

Telehealth company admits to sharing medical records with law firms as Epic’s lawsuit heats up

Trump’s EPA wants to roll back Biden-era pollution limits for medical device sterilization

Squatter patient refuses to leave hospital room five months after discharge, lawsuit claims