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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White House spotlights 3 newly added items on AI to-do list

The Biden Administration has refreshed its efforts to encourage AI innovation while mitigating AI risks.

May 25, 2023
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Federal Trade Commission issues warning to health companies about the misuse of consumer data

The new policy statement warns that any inaccurate or misleading claims to consumers about how their data is collected and used will be considered a violation of the FTC Act.

May 23, 2023
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'Forced to jump through hoops': Commercial insurers are making life harder for physicians

Although commercial payors do offer better reimbursement rates, their lack of timeliness in making payments is negatively impacting hospitals.

May 19, 2023
Telehealth can provide significant value when it comes to managing and monitoring patients with CVD or suspected CVD. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explores the latest details on this evolving treatment option. 

The best and worst states to practice medicine

Malpractice premiums appear to play a significant role in the rankings. Even states with ample job opportunities and low-to-moderate cost of living were ranked poorly due to their high malpractice premiums.

May 19, 2023
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Heard on Capitol Hill: ‘I can’t recall when we’ve had people come before us and plead with us to regulate them’

Washington has been all over AI this week. One highlight: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying strongly in favor of federal AI oversight.

May 18, 2023

How age, gender and medical specialty affect a physician's risk of being sued

New data from the American Medical Association reveal that nearly one-third of physicians in the United States have been sued during their medical career. 

May 16, 2023
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A framework for regulating healthcare AI at the federal level has begun taking shape

America’s two major political parties agree on very little of late, but they have a mutual interest in working together toward overseeing AI.

May 16, 2023
Amit Trivedi, HIMSS director of informatics and health IT standards explains the human factor in interoperability is often overlooked. #HIMSS #HIMSS23

Health IT needs to develop its workforce and become more involved in setting informatics standards

Amit Trivedi, HIMSS director of informatics and health IT standards, explains the importance of the human role in interoperability.

May 12, 2023

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This week Washington took a major step toward nailing down a solid game plan on federal AI spending for everything outside of defense.

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible. 

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