Federal judge upholds FDA authority over lab-developed tests

5. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possesses the authority to regulate lab-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices. This decision comes amid ongoing debates over the oversight of in-house diagnostic tools used by clinical laboratories.

CMS proposes rule to protect Medicaid enrollees from improper terminations

2. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule to strengthen safeguards for Medicaid eligibility determinations. This move addresses widespread coverage losses during the post-pandemic unwinding process. The rule aims to ensure states comply with federal requirements for notices and appeals.

HHS Releases MAHA Strategy Report

The Department of Health and Human Services published its highly anticipated MAHA Strategy Report on September 12, 2025. The report outlines strategies for health advocacy and policy improvements.

House passes bill to boost hospital price transparency

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation aimed at increasing transparency in hospital pricing on September 12, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Republicans, requires hospitals to disclose standard charges for services in advance. The bill now moves to the Senate amid partisan divides.