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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Members of Congress introduce bill to halt private equity ‘looting’ of healthcare entities

The Stop Wall Street Looting Act closes regulatory loopholes and ends incentives that allow investors to “pillage” acquired businesses, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues note.  

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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Radiologists and other physicians reject proposal to consolidate MAC jurisdictions

CMS sent out its request for information in September, mulling the possibility of reducing 4 Medicare Administrative Contractor districts down to 2. 

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Physicians, hospitals cry foul after court deems No Surprises Act decisions ‘unenforceable’

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

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FDA grants AI-powered ECG screening tool for aortic stenosis its breakthrough device designation

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

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Vaping with e-cigarettes linked to multiple cardiovascular risks

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. 

An FDA panel will discuss its recommendations related to Abbott's TriClip G4 transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system for tricuspid regurgitation.

CMS considers Medicare coverage options for tricuspid valve repair at Abbott’s request

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

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AMA, physician groups file amicus brief with Supreme Court in ‘ghost gun’ case

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.