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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Congress averts shutdown but fails to pass Medicare pay fix for radiologists, other physicians

Physician advocacy groups criticized the decision while holding out hope that lawmakers could remedy the 3.4% cut to the conversion factor in the future. 

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Bipartisan senators introduce ‘major’ healthcare bill seeking price transparency from imaging centers

Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0 would require the public disclosure of all negotiated rates and cash prices. 

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FDA flags defective packaging of Exactech shoulder joint devices

Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices have shipped in bags missing a crucial oxygen barrier, potentially putting patients at risk.

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Government watchdog takes up FDA recall inquiry following report

The reporting detailed Philips' delay in issuing a recall of its breathing machines, drawing the ire of two U.S. Senators who have been pushing for an investigation into how the FDA handles oversight.

Richard Heller, MD, RSNA Board member, associate chief medical officer for health policy and communications, and national director of pediatric radiology at Radiology Partners, explains some insurance companies are trying to take advantage of the No Surprises Billing Act by telling radiology practices they need to accept lower rates to remain part of the providers in-network.

Radiologists urged to report insurance companies forcing lower reimbursements due to No Surprises Act

Some payers are taking advantage of the NSA by forcing practices to accept lower rates to remain in-network, says Rad Partners' Richard Heller, MD. 

CMS to streamline prior authorization process that has plagued radiology

Physician groups praised the final rule on, stating it will shine a light on payers' "egregious abuse" of the system. 

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Radiologists rarely break even in No Surprises Act payment disputes, new study finds

High fees for the process are limiting physicians’ ability to dispute payments and undermining their bargaining power in contract negotiations, experts contend. 

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Physician congressman hopeful that radiologist Medicare pay fix will advance soon

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., first introduced the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act in December and is optimistic the House will consider the proposal soon.

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