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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Healthcare AI today: Cancer research rethought, Trump/Kennedy healthcare AI, ‘What’s best for the patient?’

A new generation of AI-native researchers is leading the way in the war on cancer. This next crop of scientists is AI-native, interdisciplinary—and comfortable challenging assumptions. 

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NUMC accuses ex-CEO of deleting records, seeks $10M in damages

The New York-based safety net hospital has accused former CEO Megan Ryan of impropriety that includes paying out $3.5 million to herself and 12 other executives. She denies the allegations, and claims she is a whistleblower for fraud committed by the state.

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FDA clears new trial of first-in-class treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension

The new drug, VTB-10, previously received the FDA's orphan drug designation in 2024.

Tandem Diabetes Care is recalling a recent update of the mobile app for its t:slim X2 insulin pump due to repeated software issues that may cause the pump to shut down unexpectedly. The FDA has said this is a Class I recall.

Insulin pump error linked to 700 adverse events

Speaker issues are causing the devices to stop communicating with the user's CGM. Dozens of patient injuries have been reported, and the company is prepping a software update.

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FDA hits pause on novel radiation therapy's approval

The therapy previously earned the FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation due to its potential to treat certain cancers.

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CMS responds to criticism of pay model targeting ‘wasteful and inappropriate’ radiology services

The agency recently issued a frequently asked questions fact sheet about the WISeR model days after House Democrats expressed concern about the initiative. 

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Two doctors among those charged in $7M opioid distribution scheme

Four men in Michigan have been charged and are accused of $1 million in fraud, in addition to the illegal distribution of controlled substances. The defendants include two physicians, a clinic manager and a patient recruiter.

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New hypertension guidelines embrace early treatment, updated risk assessments and renal denervation

New ACC/AHA recommendations encourage clinicians to take a proactive approach when managing patients with elevated or high blood pressure. The inclusion of renal denervation in this document represents clear progress for a relatively new technology.