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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Medtronic recalls nearly 350,000 implantable heart devices after 22 injuries

The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall, meaning the use of these devices could cause serious injuries or death.”

July 18, 2023
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FDA approves first nonprescription daily birth control in US

Opill (norgestrel) is a progestin-only daily oral contraceptive that can be purchased without prescription at drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and online once it becomes available to consumers.

July 13, 2023
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3 AI to-do’s for legally aware healthcare providers

Healthcare providers might be the most underrated of all AI stakeholders. Never mind that close to half of 200 CEOs surveyed believe healthcare is the field in which AI is likely to make the most transformative contribution.

July 13, 2023
Medtronic has received FDA approval for its IN.PACT 018 Paclitaxel-Coated Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Balloon Catheter. FDA clears new drug eluting balloon, drug-coated balloon.

FDA says treating PAD with paclitaxel-coated devices does not increase mortality risk

After warning healthcare providers about a heightened risk of mortality back in 2019, the FDA has now updated its stance on the use of these devices. 

July 11, 2023
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Coverage is now available for new Alzheimer's drug

In a July 6 announcement, CMS shared that coverage is officially available for Leqembi for those who meet certain criteria.

July 7, 2023
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President Biden cracks down on short-term health plans, calls them 'junk insurance'

The proposed rule would require that short-term plans are truly short-term and are active for just three months.

July 7, 2023
Researchers examined data from more than 900 patients, presenting their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Money and healthcare spending and econimics.

Cost of healthcare expected to increase by 7% in 2024

The estimated increase is driven by multiple factors, including labor shortages, provider contract negotiations and rising drug prices.

July 5, 2023
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CMS slated to introduce nearly 400 new CPT codes in October

The upcoming changes include a total of 395 new codes, 25 deletions and 13 revisions.

June 30, 2023

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Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient. 

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