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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Report: Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE in ‘coming weeks’

The world's richest man is expected to return to his duties in the private sector. However, a source told Politico he will likely continue to have an informal role in the administration. 

Heart Rhythm Advocates (HRA), the political advocacy wing of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS).

Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology

This week, Heart Rhythm Advocates announced its establishment and called on cardiologists and EPs to support its efforts with membership and joining committees to guide efforts.

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HHS ‘dramatic restructuring’ begins as employees turned away by security

Mass firings on Tuesday led to thousands of workers at the CDC, FDA and NIH losing their jobs, including those working on public health initiatives and vaccine approvals. 

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California ballot measure named after Luigi Mangione lands on AG’s desk

The proposed “Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act,” named after the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, would make it illegal for insurance companies to deny necessary care to patients. The lawyer who proposed the measure said the controversial name was chosen to garner public attention. 

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FDA announces new recall of Medtronic surgical devices over safety concerns

The agency warned that any unused devices should be removed from the market and returned to the manufacturer.

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300+ groups urge Senate GOP to reject Medicaid cuts

In an open letter, advocacy groups said the budget proposal passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would “shred our nation’s social safety net.”

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HHS to cut 10,000 jobs during 'dramatic restructuring'

The agency said it plans to reduce staff by 25% and consolidate 28 divisions into 15. However, it said Medicare and Medicaid will remain operational. 

Trump selects GOP general counsel for HHS Inspector General

Thomas March Bell has been officially nominated and now faces the Senate for confirmation. Bell has a decades-long history working as a Republican staffer. 

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The American College of Cardiology has sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that outlines some of the organization’s central priorities and concerns. 

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

If the Trump administration continues taking a laissez-faire stance toward AI—including AI used in healthcare—why not let the states go it alone on regulating the technology?