The ruling "gives insurers significant leverage to demand confiscatory discounts from out-of-network providers," the AMA, American Hospital Association and others contend. 

The FDA clearly sees significant potential in this new screening software from New York-based AccurKardia.

This study adds to growing evidence that e-cigarettes play a significant role in cardiovascular problems, similar to smoking. Researchers hope their work can help lead to new public health policies. 

CMS is now accepting public comments on this topic until Nov. 2. A final decision is expected by July 2025.

The groups are urging the Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling in Garland v. VanDerStok that permits the ATF to regulate firearms made from part kits. 

The agency has received an increasing number of complaints from patients enrolled in a low-value health plan without their knowledge. If finalized, a new rule would empower CMS to ban brokers from the ACA marketplace. 

The new report could go on to help guide decisions made by CMS and hospital leadership teams for years to come.

The administration is seeking greater communication between the manufacturers of breakthrough devices and physician professional societies such as the ACR.