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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Federal government opens investigation into Change Healthcare cyberattack

Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights wants to know whether hackers captured sensitive patient information during the breach. 
 

March 14, 2024
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American College of Radiology issues guidance related to unusual new CPT code

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services now reimburses for code 76145, allowing physicists to contribute monetary value to the care team for their work

March 14, 2024

American Society for Radiation Oncology urges CMS to end virtual supervision of radiotherapy

"I'm struggling to understand the Luddite-level myopia around this topic," one radiation oncologist shared on social media. 

March 14, 2024
Elderly patient doctor. Despite an expanded indication from the FDA and lower prices, patient access to these cholesterol-lowering medications remains a significant issue.

Cognitive impairment among heart failure patients: How cardiologists can help

The Heart Failure Society of America shared a new scientific statement about this topic, noting that many patients may require additional help.

March 13, 2024
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CMS offers advance payment to physicians amid Change Healthcare ‘crisis’

Part B suppliers experiencing claims disruptions due to the cyberattack can apply to the agency for potential relief. 

March 12, 2024
An Illinois appellate judge upheld a pervious trial victory that cleared and central Illinois cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Prairie Cardiovascular Consults LLP of alleged misdiagnosis of the severity of a patient's heart condition that led to his death prior to a schedule percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Radiologist prevails in malpractice case alleging ultrasound misread led to patient’s infertility

Defense attorneys say the case boils down to challenges reading the exam, which was “complex with subtle findings that the experts simply interpreted differently.” 

March 12, 2024
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FDA votes in support of benefit-risk profile for Lumisight imaging agent

Use of Lumisight in conjunction with the Lumicell fluorescent imaging system was found to be safe and effectively guide breast cancer surgeries.

March 11, 2024
Artificial intelligence can help make breast cancer screening mammography more accurate.

FDA highlights mammography issues at 3 radiology practices, posing ‘serious risk to human health’

The agency on March 5 issued separate alerts detailing quality challenges at imaging providers in Michigan, California and Texas. 

March 11, 2024