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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92% of rural Nebraska hospitals report financial hardship caused by Medicare Advantage plans

Members of the Nebraska Rural Health Association overwhelmingly expressed concerns that Medicare Advantage plans could jeopardize patient health. Some are considering dropping their contracts with the plans altogether. 

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, alomg with FEMA and state disaster recovery agency officials, get briefed by Mission Hospital CEO Greg Lowe on the impacts of the Hurricane Helene flooding on the main hospital in Ashville and what they need to continue operations. The hospital is operating, but is using water from trucks because the city water treatment facilities were damaged and contaminated during flooding. Photo North Carolina Governor's Office.

Federal government moves in to support Asheville, other Helene disaster areas

Asheville's water treatment facility was heavily damaged, forcing its hospitals to operate using water brought in from trucks. 

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Catholic hospital sued for refusing to perform emergency abortion on a hemorrhaging patient

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Providence St. Joseph Hospital to discourage an incident like this from happening in the future. 

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Newsom vetoes bill to regulate private equity transactions in healthcare

Assembly Bill 3129 would have given the California Attorney General oversight of all private equity investments or purchases involving a healthcare entity. Gov. Gavin Newsom argued that a similar regulatory framework is already in place. 

FDA announces recall of Pfizer's fast-tracked sickle cell drug

The drugmaker is voluntarily withdrawing Oxbryta from the market due to a higher-than-acceptable risk of death.

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Public health coalition wins lawsuit against EPA for lack of fluoride oversight

A federal judge in California ruled existing evidence of the negative effects of fluoride in drinking water warrants an investigation and potential action from the Environmental Protection Agency. 

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Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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Walmart workers sue over tobacco fees levied for health plan trust

The class action lawsuit argues employees cannot escape the fees even after they stop using tobacco, a violation of labor regulations.  

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Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

AI in Healthcare
A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

Cardiovascular Business
FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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