Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three med-tech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
3. N.Y. radiology groups pays $15.5M amid allegations of Medicare fraud, kickbacks
A pair of New York radiology services providers agree to pay $15.5 million to settle allegations that they billed Medicare for unnecessary or fake imaging services and paid illegal kickbacks to referring physicians. Read more
2. Camp’s tax reform bid would repeal medical device tax
A tax reform package from Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) would repeal the 2.3% tax on U.S. sales of medical devices enacted along with the Affordable Care Act. Read more
1. FDA defends spying on medtech reviewers as lawmakers cry foul
FDA medical device chief Dr. Jeffrey Shuren testifies before Congress that the agency is obligated to track down any sources of leaked information on medtech applications, as prominent members of Congress accuse the agency of crossing the line in spying on whistleblowers’ computers. Read more