Medical policy and regulation

Medical policy and regulation in healthcare ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of medical treatments and services by setting standards and guidelines for medical practices, drug development and healthcare delivery. Continuous updates and oversight in medical policy and regulation help guide clinical innovation and refine current approaches to healthcare.

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News 11 Sep 2025
What the FDA's DTC drug ad crackdown means for pharma companies

As the FDA and HHS rein in direct-to-consumer drug advertising, new compliance rules and AI-driven monitoring could require some pharma companies to rethink their marketing approach. Continue Reading
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- Alivia Kaylor, MSc, Senior Editor
News 09 Sep 2025
AHA urges FTC, DOJ antitrust probe into 340B rebate models

AHA stressed the damage that 340B rebate models would have on hospitals that use 340B savings to treat underserved patient populations. Continue Reading
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- Sara Heath, Executive Editor

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New York Blood Center Enterprises discloses data breach
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