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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Fujifilm scores $10M imaging contract with the US military

The Lexington, Massachusetts, company will outfit multiple federal facilities with its imaging solution beginning in Q1. 

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Radiology societies demand moratorium on enforcement of ‘concerning’ Medicare decision

Societies representing neuro, interventional and spine radiologists are concerned 3 MACs do not understand the nuances of a key minimally invasive pain procedure. 

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Imaging industry lobbying group criticizes FDA staffing cuts

The list reportedly included the agency's head of medical device safety and 10 of the 40 staffers tasked with reviewing imaging devices.  

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Radiology practices ‘strongly’ urged to seek counsel over Corporate Transparency Act

Enacted as part of the Federal Anti-Money Laundering Act, regulators were slated to begin enforcing penalties under the CTA on Jan. 1. 

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Radiology groups ‘look forward’ to working with new HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

"With Secretary Kennedy confirmed, there is significant work ahead to ensure patient access to imaging, address reimbursement challenges and support radiology practices nationwide,” the RBMA said. 

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Congressman proposes banning prior authorization across all health plans

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., proposed the Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 in the U.S. House, calling the practice "useless red tape." 

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$16.4M grant fuels creation of ‘world’s first’ mobile, whole-body CT scanner

Adelaide, Australia, vendor Micro-X is undertaking the assignment, utilizing funds from the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

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Mexico, not China, is biggest tariff concern among radiology vendors

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico. 

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The ACR hopes these changes, including the addition of diagnostic performance feedback, will help reduce the number of patients with incidental nodules lost to follow-up each year.

And it can do so with almost 100% accuracy as a first reader, according to a new large-scale analysis.

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.