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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Five hospital groups join AHA, AMA legal challenge against surprise billing provision

The Federation of American Hospitals and Association of American Medical Colleges are among those organizations that filed an amicus brief in December.

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American medical and hospital associations file suit over surprise billing provision opposed by radiologists

AMA and AHA attorneys filed the complaint against the Biden administration Thursday in the D.C. district court. 

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Healthcare heavyweights file fresh lawsuit over controversial provision in surprise billing rule

The complaint seeks to amend the independent dispute resolution process for unexpected bills that purportedly "unfairly" benefits insurance companies.

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Radiology advocates express dismay after stopgap spending bill fails to address specialty’s concerns

The measure to extend funding through Feb. 18 does not include any of the changes championed by physicians. 

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ACR concerned ‘waning’ congressional calendar could postpone efforts to avert radiologist pay cuts

As lawmakers look to tackle other issues first, the college said it's possible Congress may address doc pay cuts retroactively in 2022. 

More than 200 advocates call on governors to retain telehealth flexibilities

Amazon, the Mayo Clinic and HIMSS are among those fighting to keep exemptions in place throughout the end of the public health emergency.

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American College of Radiology proposes 5 imaging-related CPT codes for re-evaluation

The college said the codes are related to X-ray contrast of the knee and ultrasound guidance, among others.

White House releases COVID-19 action plan

President Joe Biden has released a COVID-19 action plan to combat the virus, requiring roughly 100 million workers to get vaccinated or tested weekly.

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