Healthcare Associations

This page includes news coverage of primary healthcare business and policy setting associations. Find news specific to each organization by following these links: American Hospital Association (AHA), American Medical Association (AMA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Find focused news coverage for Cardiology societies or Radiology associations.

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AMA says physician burnout rate drops below 50% for first time since 2020

The latest data from the AMA shows physician burnout levels have fallen below 50% for the first time since 2020.

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Diabetes drug tirzepatide linked to more significant weight loss than semaglutide

Both tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Ozempic) have made headlines in recent months for their benefits in broad patient populations. This new analysis compared the two medications in obese/overweight adults with and without type 2 diabetes.

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Doctors sound alarm over ‘dangerous’ payment cuts in proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

According to the new proposal, the 2025 conversion factor would be $32.36, down approximately 2.8% from 2024. SCAI, MGMA and other groups have already stepped forward with warnings that these cuts could do significant damage to patient care. 

AMA graphic showing Medicare payment inflationary updates for most providers, but not physicians. #AMA #medicarereform

AMA: Community practices unsustainable with low Medicare and Medicaid physician payments

The American Medical Association says payment policies are challenging the viability of smaller physician practices, which will eventually cause healthcare access issues.

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AMA: Examining a doctors’ health data can help detect burnout

More than 50% of physicians reported feeling burned out, leading to large numbers retiring or changing jobs The AMA now wants to look at healthcare worker medical records to help identify workplace stressors and how to improve well-being.

AMA will aggressively support permanent telemedicine reimbursement

The American Medical Association said it will lobby for an indefinite extension of Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine services, fighting a Dec. 31, 2024, sunset date.

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Routine stress tests after PCI make little difference, even in high-risk ACS patients

Some care teams have turned to a more active follow-up strategy for high-risk PCI patients—but it may not provide much value. 

Medical staff must have a say in what AI is adopted for patient care, says AMA

The American Medical Association adopted a policy calling for medical staff to be involved in decisions about adopting AI that may impact patient care.

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