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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Surprise medical billing proposals could have ‘devastating unintended consequences’ on small radiology practices

Almost 900 docs spelled out those qualms in a sharply worded letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders sent Thursday, Dec. 5. 

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Bill would back DBT screenings for vets, bipartisan group of Congress members say

The “Better and Robust Screening Today Act” would require the Department of Defense to cover digital breast tomosynthesis, the most effective screening tool for diagnosing breast cancer, according to the lawmakers.

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CDC updates diagnostic criteria for vaping-related lung disease as AMA calls for ban on products

The update arrives to coincide with flu season, when providers will start seeing increasing cases of respiratory illnesses. 

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Survey: Breast density awareness on the rise, though notable disparities still exist

Race, income and education “significantly” impacted awareness negatively, signaling the need for better outreach to less-served patient segments, according to the study, published Nov. 19, in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

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CMS ‘throwing open the shutters’ to require upfront pricing on radiology services

This slew of changes—aimed at providing more price transparency to consumers—would take effect on Jan. 1, 2021. 

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Phillips recalls imaging system over concerns that it might crush patients

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class 1 recall—its most serious such notice—of the Forte Gamma Camera System, worried it could cause serious injury or even death. 

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ACR ‘disappointed’ as feds finalize policy that could cost field billions

Concerns stem from CMS’ plan to boost reimbursement for care-related Evaluation and Management (E/M) by about $5 billion. 

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Elizabeth Warren, Bill Cassidy join imaging industry’s push for clarity on device safety

Two influential U.S. Senate members have united with the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance in a bid to better clarify the difference between servicing and remanufacturing. 

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GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.