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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RSNA awarded federal grant to create radiology training hub in Africa

The $750,000 in funding will be used to establish a new educational institution, part of the organization's Global Learning Centers program launched last year.

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Top imaging groups warn delayed screenings could cause ‘second healthcare crisis’

The ACR—along with seven other radiology organizations—said thousands could die due to delayed diagnoses caused by the pandemic and urged governors to take action.

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ACR: Congress should include delay of ‘controversial’ USPSTF breast cancer screening in final funding bill

Draft legislation recently passed by a House subcommittee ensures the recommendations would be pushed back until 2025.

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RapidAI receives ‘groundbreaking’ FDA clearance for its neuroimaging stroke platform

The system, known as Aspects, is the first neuroimaging solution in the FDA’s computer-assisted diagnostic software category to receive this designation.

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FDA grants Qure.ai clearance for its AI-based emergency head CT triage tool

The Mumbai, India-headquartered company says its tool fits directly into the radiology workflow and flags important cases on the clinician's worklist.

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Medical device company Vasoptic gains FDA clearance for new retinal imaging technology

Clinicians use the device to image blood flow dynamics during retinal exams, helping them spot age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusions.

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FDA recalls brain scanning device citing potential for deadly error

As of June 1, 33 medical device reports have been identified, including 22 device malfunctions and 11 related to injuries.

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FDA gives emergency approval to decontaminate, reuse ‘millions’ of scarce N95 masks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced its latest emergency use authorization.

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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.