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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CMS’ Slavitt promises 'outside-in approach' for addressing MACRA concerns

In a speech at the American Medical Association’s annual meeting in Chicago, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt emphasized the agency is dedicated to working with physicians on the proposed rule implementing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), especially to address worries about its effect on smaller practices.

CMS proposes mandatory antibiotics control programs for hospitals

A new proposed rule from CMS would make antibiotic stewardship programs mandatory for Medicare and Medicaid hospitals, along with changes in anti-discrimination policies, nursing requirements, readmissions information and patient nutrition standards.

ACA benefits rural communities

The Affordable Care Act has helped Americans living in rural areas get better access to more affordable care, HHS said.

Democrats want FDA to end blood donation ban for gay men after Orlando shooting

The Food and Drug Administration’s decades-old rule preventing gay men from donating blood is being targeted by Democratic members of Congress in the wake of the deadly shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left 49 people dead and another 53 injured.

House Republicans suggest change to age rating in ACA

Rather than focusing on efforts to repeal or defund portions of the Affordable Care Act, House Republicans discussed five pieces of legislation aiming to make smaller changes to the law at a congressional hearing June 10

HHS analysis: ACA benefits rural communities

The Affordable Care Act has helped Americans living in rural areas get better access to more affordable care, HHS said. 

Brigham and Women’s nurses voting on strike while hospital plans lockout

More than 3,000 members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association will vote June 13 whether or not to continue working at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Boston Globe reports. That strike would last one day and could start any time after June 23, based on a 10-day strike notification agreement.

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State news: 5 states testing home health program, hallway beds draw complaints in N.Y.

Here’s a roundup of healthcare news from Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Maryland, Texas and New Hampshire.

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Q&A: Why are cardiovascular devices involved in so many recalls? FDA policies may be to blame

Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

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Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

Cardiovascular Business
FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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