“What CITI Program is Reading” is our biweekly blog series which highlights news articles curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming editions and more information from CITI Program.
Research
New U.S. rules on risky pathogen research draw mixed reviews
Source: Science Vague language and extensive reviews could impede potentially useful research, some scientists fear.
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Study: Most sponsors complete postmarketing trials, publish results
Source: RAPS Postmarketing requirements and commitments were completed for nearly nine out of ten drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, with such requirements or commitments assigned at the time of approval.
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Joint Statement on the United States Government Policy for Stopping High-Risk Life Sciences Research
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The United States remains committed to advancing scientific innovation that improves the health, safety, and well-being of the American people.
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Technology Ethics
U.S. Bans Imports Of AI Humanoid Robots To Protect Americans From A Massive Trojan Horse Invasion
Source: Forbes FCC has banned foreign-produced AI humanoid robots from being imported to the U.S. for various vital reasons. Here's the backstory.
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Organizations Must Prioritize Responsible AI in Healthcare
Source: HealthTech Clinicians need to understand the biases, hidden labor and environmental impact associated with artificial intelligence.
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Compliance
Medicare Improperly Paid Physicians an Estimated $15.2 Million for Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The objective of the audit was to determine whether Medicare paid physicians for sacroiliac
joint injections in accordance with Medicare requirements and guidance.
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Medicare eliminates key pathways used by ‘breakthrough’ devices for extra payments
Source: STAT Medicare is removing flexibilities that have allowed "breakthrough" medical devices to leapfrog qualifications for extra payments.
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Amgen discloses data breach involving patient health information
Source: Reuters Drugmaker Amgen said hackers stole company data and patient health information in a cybersecurity incident involving cloud storage systems run by third-party providers, becoming the latest healthcare firm to disclose a breach.
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Hims misled consumers and violated their privacy, FTC alleges in a lawsuit
Source: STAT The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued telehealth company Hims & Hers alleging business practices that agency says misled consumers.
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Cultivating Cannabis Policy: Riana Durrett Explains Higher Education’s Role
Source: University of Nevada, Las Vegas The director of UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute helps students get in on the ground floor of a growing industry.
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Faculty perceptions of ChatGPT on academic integrity and institutional roles in higher education
Source: nature The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT has raised growing concerns in higher education, particularly regarding assessment practices and academic integrity.
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