Policy & Regulation Today - October 24, 2026

Chutes & Ladders—Johns Hopkins Health System CEO plans 2027 retirement; RFK Jr. advisor Calley Means resigns

Centene chases $448M over Star Rating rules a court already killed

Edwards wins FDA approval for tricuspid valve repair device

Economy: Lobby sues over broker ban | Bill to end NSA arbitration | CMS vs ‘ghost networks’ | FTC sends warning to hospitals

Eko Health Launches CORE 300: FDA-Cleared AI Stethoscope Unifying Traditional and Digital Listening for Adult and Pediatric Care

What You Should Know Digital health and cardiovascular AI innovator Eko Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and commercial rollout of CORE 300, an AI-enabled stethoscope designed for pediatric and adult populations. Introduces a dual-mode hardware innovation: CORE 300 is the first stethoscope to integrate traditional analog acoustic listening and advanced ... Re…

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