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.

Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation
Researchers tracked patient outcomes through the use of 15 performance measures related to hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Cardiologists make case against routine interventions for asymptomatic severe AS
Aortic valve replacement is likely inevitable for patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Immediately performing TAVR or SAVR, however, may not always be the answer.
Tenecteplase compares favorably to alteplase in new comparison of FDA-approved stroke drugs
Researchers explored data from nearly 80,000 patients, comparing the newest clot-busting stroke drug from Genetech with its predecessor.
Cardiologists recommend AVR for asymptomatic severe AS—TAVR and surgery both viable options
A trio of leading voices in cardiology reviewed years of data while considering their proposal. The choice between TAVR and SAVR, they added, should be made on a case-by-case basis.
Benzodiazepine use before heart surgery: Should it be embraced or restricted?
Benzodiazepines are administered before a majority of cardiac surgeries to lower the risk of intraoperative awareness. At the same time, however, recent studies have suggested they increase the risk of postoperative delirium.

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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.

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.

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.

Feds to require COVID-19 vaccination at all healthcare facilities that accept Medicare and Medicaid

Physician groups such as the Society of Interventional Radiology and American Medical Association previously voiced support for such mandates.

CMS delays enforcement of key provision in No Surprises Act, drawing radiologist support

The agency was set to start requiring physicians to work with payers to provide an upfront "explanation of benefits," but will hold off on the change following a backlash.

Practices push for Provider Relief Fund extension to grapple with ‘laborious’ requirements, COVID surge

Radiologists who collected such assistance between April-June, 2020, must report on their use of the funds by Sept. 30.

Healthcare Associations

Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation

Cardiologists make case against routine interventions for asymptomatic severe AS

Tenecteplase compares favorably to alteplase in new comparison of FDA-approved stroke drugs

Cardiologists recommend AVR for asymptomatic severe AS—TAVR and surgery both viable options

Benzodiazepine use before heart surgery: Should it be embraced or restricted?