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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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Bipartisan group of senators reveals plan to address physician shortages. Will radiology benefit?

Members of the Finance Committee plan to “expand and improve” the distribution of Medicare-supported residency training positions in rural areas and “specialties in shortage.”

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GE HealthCare leads with 72 AI-enabled devices; Siemens, Canon, Philips, Aidoc also make top 5

The FDA most recently updated its tally of approved products on May 13 with a total of 882 devices and 191 added in the latest revision. 

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Radiology groups want clarity from HHS on reporting requirements following Change cyberattack

ACR, the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Society of Interventional Radiology were among over 100 groups asking the feds for further details. 

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Hologic recalling breast care devices after 71 injuries, FDA says

UPDATED: The alert pertains to the BioZorb and BioZorb LP radiographic markers, implanted in soft tissue to indicate the site for radiation therapy or other medical procedures. 

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Aetna declines to modify payment policy despite pleas from radiology societies

ACR, the Society of Interventional Radiology and others believe these restrictions will force patients to consider problematic alternatives for their back pain, such as opioids. 
 

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Radiology provider joins growing number of institutions refusing to accept Medicare Advantage

“Medicare Advantage undermines my expertise as a physician and disregards my patients’ unique medical needs," said radiation oncologist Todd E. Hlavaty, MD. 

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House committee advances key legislation to strengthen pay for diagnostic imaging agents

The FIND Act is supported by several industry stakeholders including ACR and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging. 

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Senators release new details on how Congress could reform radiologist Medicare payment system

Reforms could include creating more sustainable payment updates to ensure radiologists can continue owning and operating practices and rethinking how Medicare measures quality. 

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