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. 

A cardiology practice in Florida and several of its cardiologists have agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and committed fraud. As a part of the agreement, there has been no determination of liability.

Hospitals dodging imaging price transparency rule could face fines as high as $2M, CMS says

The federal agency began requiring institutions to provide upfront pricing for radiology services on Jan. 1, but many have ignored the mandate, officials said. 

July 19, 2021
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Radiologist running for US Senate falling behind top candidates’ growing cash reserves

Gillian Battino, MD, raised $100,000 in this year’s second quarter, while incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson added $1.2 million.

July 19, 2021
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Nanox signs agreement to deploy 1,000 medical imaging systems in Africa

The distribution deal with Nigeria-based medical supply company EiLEENO Pharma will move the country closer to providing affordable, comprehensive medical checks each year.

July 12, 2021
Humana

‘More good news’: Humana reverses controversial coverage restrictions for PET/CT exams

The draft document expands payment for certain cardiac and neurologic indications along with SPECT/CT scans, SNMMI announced.

June 22, 2021
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Nanox seeking FDA clearance for its multi-source 3D imaging machine

The Israeli startup hopes to receive clearance for its novel multi-source Nanox.ARC 3D digital tomosynthesis modality.

June 17, 2021
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UnitedHealthcare delays ED policy; ACR says ‘flawed’ rule may violate patient protection laws

The nation's largest commercial health insurer is pausing implementation until "at least the end of the national public health emergency period," the organization said recently.

June 11, 2021

FDA renewal ensures federal committee oversees medical imaging drug safety until 2023

The Medical Imaging Drugs Advisory Committee reviews data on radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media, recommending best practices to the agency's commissioner.

June 10, 2021
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FDA’s new drug approval means little if CMS won’t update amyloid PET policy, imaging advocate says

Alzheimer's patients will need to have a brain scan showing the presence of beta-amyloid in order to receive Biogen's Aduhelm (aducanumab) treatment, yet Medicare doesn't cover such exams.

June 8, 2021

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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