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.

3 high-level briefings: Healthcare is an employment anomaly | Nurses are burning out | Dr. Birx is bullish on health data
The latest federal jobs report brings good news to healthcare and social assistance, bad news to most other sectors.
FDA announces supplement recall over risk of heart attack or stroke
Silintan is a dietary supplement marketed as a treatment for joint and body aches. According to a recent analysis by the FDA, however, all lots contained undeclared meloxicam, creating an increased risk of adverse events.
The business of cardiology is changing—and cath labs are working to keep up
Financial literacy is no longer optional for physicians. “If you're not financially viable, you can't function,” explained Nirat Beohar, MD. “The business education is probably just as important as learning a new procedure.”
The ‘AI avalanche’ descends on surgery, ChatGPT goes healthcare-specific and more AI news & views not to miss
AI is an icy landslide sweeping through healthcare. Even surgeons must choose between two stark options: Ride the crest of the powder cloud now or dig yourselves out of a deep runout zone later.
Lawsuit alleges AFP imported unsafe HIV drugs from Turkey through gray market supply chains
Numerous “alternative funding programs” are named as defendants in what is a larger challenge of the right of these third-party organizations to import drugs from overseas, bypassing FDA regulations.

Radiologists, other specialists urge Congress to tap physician-owned hospitals in affordability talks

Over 40 medical societies including ACR are suggesting House lawmakers consider ending the 15-year ban on POHs.

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California leads coalition of 20 states suing Trump over $100K H-1B visa policy

The plaintiffs argue that the administration has overstepped its authority and that only Congress can levy such hefty fees. As noted in the lawsuit, healthcare relies on skilled labor immigration to bring doctors, nurses and researchers into the country.

When healthcare met politics with time running out: 3 new developments

The director of the National Institutes of Health and his principal deputy are touting their success at ‘curing’ the agency of its self-inflicted DEI disability.

Milestone Pharmaceuticals has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for etripamil, a new nasal spray for adult patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT).

FDA approves new nasal spray for patients with abnormal heart rhythms

Milestone Pharmaceuticals will be selling etripamil under the brand name Cardamyst. It is expected to hit the U.S. market in early 2026.

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American College of Radiology criticizes prominent study pushing for new approach to breast cancer screening

Published Friday in JAMA, scientists recently explored a risk-based mammography tactic that tailors regular imaging regimens to each individual’s danger of developing the disease.

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Dozens of new AI-powered devices make FDA's list of approvals

The list, which was updated during the first week of December, now contains over 1,300 artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices.

FDA to add ‘black box’ warning to COVID vaccines, report says

The label is the most serious warning the agency can place on pharmaceuticals, denoting substances that carry serious health risks that must be weighed against benefits. CNN was the first to report the news, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

Noteworthy AI news: Prez Trump vs. state regulators, HHS’s AI strategy 1 week out, imperfect AI, more

State-level regulation of AI: President Trump has turned his thinking into action.

Policy & Regulations

3 high-level briefings: Healthcare is an employment anomaly | Nurses are burning out | Dr. Birx is bullish on health data

FDA announces supplement recall over risk of heart attack or stroke

The business of cardiology is changing—and cath labs are working to keep up

The ‘AI avalanche’ descends on surgery, ChatGPT goes healthcare-specific and more AI news & views not to miss

Lawsuit alleges AFP imported unsafe HIV drugs from Turkey through gray market supply chains