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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Gamma Healthcare halts imaging, lab services after CMS yanks testing certifications

President Jerrod Murphy said he was "blindsided" by the decision from federal regulators, in a report published recently.

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CMS will delay start of radiation oncology payment model until July

The American Society for Radiation Oncology said it is "pleased" and "thankful" the federal agency listened to the needs of physician practices.

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FDA yanks imaging facility’s mammography accreditation following quality issues

The agency said it pulled Allison Breast Center’s certificate after it failed to comply with regulations in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992.

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Patient who suffered ‘life-changing’ gadolinium reaction awaits jury’s medical malpractice decision

The Pennsylvania man's attorneys argued that the hospital and radiologist involved did not follow policies and procedures that would have mitigated his injuries.

FDA clearance news: Hyperfine’s portable MRI nod, RapidAI takes on LVOs, and more market moves

Also, Bayer receives the go-ahead for its MRI contrast bulk packaging option and United Imaging unveils a new PET noise-reduction platform.

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Imaging groups urge USPSTF to remove 'arbitrary' cutoffs, expand lung cancer screening eligibility

The ACR and MITA both strongly support the proposal to lower screening age and smoking history requirements, but say the recent changes do not go far enough.

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$35M funding opportunity for Mo-99, Siemens FDA approval, and more imaging vendor news

Plus, RadNet and Hologic team up to advance artificial intelligence in breast imaging, and GE Healthcare strikes a distribution deal.

Nearly 70% of radiology practices have applied for financial relief during the pandemic

The American College of Radiology and Radiology Business Management Association queried more than 200 U.S. providers for their survey findings, published Tuesday in JACR.

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.