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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Tracking private equity: Cardiologist, CEO share perspective on acquisition trends

The ongoing rise of private equity continues to be one of the biggest topics in modern healthcare. 

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Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs recalled again over screen issues—FDA highlights significant risks

Abbott has received multiple reports of its HeartMate monitor screens freezing, glitching and even displaying incorrect patient information. A total of 17 injuries have been reported so far. 

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Biden Administration lowers prices for 64 prescription drugs, including 3 prescribed by cardiologists

The new list of discounted drugs includes an anticoagulant, a beta-blocker used to treat atrial fibrillation and much more. 

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New editor shares vision for ACC’s flagship journal: ‘Chasing impact, not impact factor’

Veteran cardiologist Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, has a long history in medical research as both an author and an editor. He and his team want to review manuscripts quickly and publish a wide variety of voices.

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Diabetes drug resolves sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients—is FDA approval in the cards?

Based on positive results from two different trials, Eli Lilly and Company hopes to secure a new FDA approval for tirzepatide in the months ahead.

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AI-powered platform for arrhythmia detection gains FDA approval

The newly approved DeepRhythm Platform from Medicalgorithmics uses advanced AI to evaluate imaging results and look for signs of cardiac arrhythmias.

Endotronix, an Illinois-based healthcare technology company, has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor System, which uses PA pressure-guided therapy to manage and treat heart failure patients.

FDA approves new pulmonary artery sensor for heart failure

The Cordella platform from Endotronix includes an implantable sensor that tracks the patient’s PA pressure and other helpful health data.

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Heart surgeons are fed up with old technology—many have considered a career change

A majority of U.S. surgeons, including those who treat heart patients on a daily basis, say their operating rooms use outdated technology. It is having a negative impact on patient care. 

Around the web

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

 

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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