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.

FDA announces new recall of Medtronic surgical devices over safety concerns
The agency warned that any unused devices should be removed from the market and returned to the manufacturer.
American College of Radiology says it’s available as a resource to new FDA, NIH leaders
ACR said March 27 that it will "continue to advocate for federal funding for radiology research and encourage imaging as a priority to the healthcare leaders."
Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town
Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion.
Bipartisan bill would allow radiologists and other physicians to own certain hospitals
The American Hospital Association announced its opposition March 27, contending docs will "inflate healthcare costs and drain essential resources."
Over 300 groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts
In an open letter, advocacy groups said the budget proposal passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would “shred our nation’s social safety net.”

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7 ways to ease the pipeline for foreign-trained radiologists in the US

“Acquiring and retaining IMG radiologists calls for the collaborative action of various radiologic societies and other stakeholders," experts write in RSNA's Radiology.

Using CT imaging to opportunistically screen for osteoporosis could save Medicare upward of $2.5B

Only about 11% to 18% of eligible patients receive recommended bone density scans, but CT images gathered for other purposes could fill this gap.

Radiology advocacy pays off, with BCBS affiliate revoking controversial imaging pay policy

The American Society of Neuroradiology said Tuesday it is "delighted" with the decision, which pertains to a key MRI contrast agent.

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HIMSS survey report: Beware insider threats to cybersecurity involving AI

Almost one in three healthcare organizations allow their people to use AI without formal restrictions.

HHS spokesperson abruptly resigns, reportedly after clash with RFK

Tom Corry was sworn in as the assistant secretary of public affairs at HHS two weeks ago. He announced his unexpected departure in a LinkedIn post.

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Radiologist arrested for secretly recording female patient's breasts during imaging

The accused has fessed up to secretly recording a patient with his smartphone while she underwent medical imaging.

Hospital faces $3.5M settlement after sharing patient data with Facebook

That number could rise to $6.75 million, depending on the number of patients who sign onto the class-action settlement levied against Virginia Mason Medical Center. The hospital does not admit to wrongdoing.

Policy & Regulations

FDA announces new recall of Medtronic surgical devices over safety concerns

American College of Radiology says it’s available as a resource to new FDA, NIH leaders

Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town

Bipartisan bill would allow radiologists and other physicians to own certain hospitals

Over 300 groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts