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.

Initial House budget proposal includes radiologist Medicare pay hike
For 2026, the update would be 75% of the Medicare Economic Index and 10% every year from 2027 onward.
Respected radiologist under investigation for rampant sexual misconduct
Investigators say the doctor “committed sexual acts with almost all the women who entered his office alone."
FDA approves popular ultrasound enhancing agent for pediatric patients
Unlike other UEA options, GE HealthCare's Optison does not contain polyethylene glycol. The FDA approved its use for adult patients back in 1997.
FDA gives AI-powered blood test for obstructive CAD breakthrough device designation
The FDA clearly sees significant potential in a new multi-protein blood test from Prevencio. The company's goal is to gain full approval and get the test in the hands of emergency departments all over the United States.
Healthcare AI newswatch: FDA’s ‘rush’ to the AI altar, AI and Medicare Advantage, OpenAI benchmarks healthcare AI
For some, the FDA is moving too fast in its drive to adopt generative AI agency-wide.

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Medtronic receives FDA approval for smallest defibrillation lead of its kind

Medtronic emphasized that this device should be especially valuable when treating younger patients or those with a small anatomy.

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Growing 1M-plus patient population warrants radiology practices’ added attention

Women are the fastest growing veteran segment across all military branches, and they may face unique risk factors for breast cancer related to their work.

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FDA rejects application for new brain cancer imaging agent

“This is a disappointing outcome for American glioma patients,” Australia-based radiopharmaceutical firm Telix said in an announcement shared Monday.

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.

FDA announces new recall of Abbott heart pump accessories over significant safety risks

The mobile power units of certain HeartMate 3 and HeartMate II LVADs have been experiencing “sudden, unexpected performance issues” such as turning on, off or even restarting with no warning. These issues can potentially be fatal, according to an alert shared by the FDA.

‘Innovative’ pay model eliminates cost uncertainty for breast and lung cancer screening patients

Experts have proposed “episode-based cost sharing” to address financial toxicity for healthcare consumers, according to new research published in JACR.

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Rad tech advocates recognized for their work fighting scope creep in 2 states

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists this week gave its 2025 Awards for Advocacy to both Diane Kosenko, with Radiology Associates of Hartford, Conn., and its Minnesota affiliate.

Congressmen propose bill to address patient safety loophole in medical imaging

Reps. Don Davis, Morgan Griffith and Ben Cline recently introduced the Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2025.

Policy & Regulations

Initial House budget proposal includes radiologist Medicare pay hike

Respected radiologist under investigation for rampant sexual misconduct

FDA approves popular ultrasound enhancing agent for pediatric patients

FDA gives AI-powered blood test for obstructive CAD breakthrough device designation

Healthcare AI newswatch: FDA’s ‘rush’ to the AI altar, AI and Medicare Advantage, OpenAI benchmarks healthcare AI