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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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $8B in drug harm case

Johnson & Johnson was hit with an $8 billion judgment and ordered to pay a Maryland man after the company failed to sufficiently warn users that its antipsychotic drug Risperdal could cause breast growth in men.

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Cities with the highest and lowest uninsured rates

The healthcare uninsured rate in the U.S. is rising, but not all cities are seeing the same decline. WalletHub took a look at 548 U.S. cities to compare insurance coverage rates, ranking the highest and lowest cities by uninsured rate.

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54M Americans have a pre-existing condition

Nearly 54 million Americans have a pre-existing condition, according to a new statistic from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The finding comes at a time when a court of appeals is considering a case that could impact those with pre-existing conditions.

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HHS proposes reforms to kickback laws

HHS proposed anticipated changes to kickbacks regulations and the physician self-referral law, known as the Stark Law, Oct. 9. 

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AMA ramps up pressure to limit sale of e-cigarettes

The American Medical Association sent a letter to the CEOs of five of the largest commerce companies in the U.S. urging them to take action against the sale of illicit e-cigarette products on their platforms.

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Trump to keep out immigrants without healthcare coverage

Signing a proclamation on Oct. 4, President Trump suspended and limited entry of immigrants who will put a financial burden on the U.S. healthcare system unless they are covered by approved health insurance.

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Hospital profits on the decline

Hospitals are seeing a drop in profitability, according to a flash report from Kaufman Hall.

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Trump signs executive order on Medicare

In a move toward making the public healthcare program more private, President Trump signed an executive order to strengthen Medicare Advantage.

Around the web

The FTC alleges that pharmacy benefit managers have set up a system where they get rich, while patients are forced to pay rising insulin costs. The agency also called out drug manufacturers such as Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk, saying their own actions have raised serious concerns.

In the post-COVID era, wages for permanent RNs are rising, and wages for travelers are decreasing. A new report tracked these trends and more. 

Two medical device companies have announced a transaction that could shake up the U.S. electrophysiology market. 

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