Policy & Regulation Today - September 18, 2026

The latest in policy & regulation: 6 developments from the past day, tracked and curated by the HealthTech Cube news desk. The lead story: Medicare Expands TAVR Coverage to Asymptomatic Patients in Landmark Policy Shift.

Medicare Expands TAVR Coverage to Asymptomatic Patients in Landmark Policy Shift

Medical Device and Diagnostic industry2026-09-17

Convergence: Califf says regulations ‘need an update,’ sees AI assistants in regulatory future

raps.org2026-09-17

US Consumers May Be Misled About How Much Insurers Actually Spend On Medical Care, Report Suggests

dailycaller.com2026-09-17

AASM advocates for sleep medicine in comments on the 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule

American Academy of Sleep Medicine | AASM2026-09-17

FDA-ordered studies of many drugs, devices on the market are not done

The Washington Post2026-09-17

FDA clears vessel-sealing device for Medtronic’s Hugo robot

Widely adopted in open and laparoscopic surgeries, the LigaSure instrument is now available for use with the Hugo robotic system.

medtechdive.com2026-09-17

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