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.

New-onset AFib is common after CABG—but typically not persistent or symptomatic
The study's authors questioned if these patients should even be given oral anticoagulation as currently recommended.
ACC urges Congress to restore telemedicine flexibilities
The American College of Cardiology, like many other U.S. medical societies, is fighting to bring back telehealth policies that expired at the end of September.
ACC and AHA outline calculation of cost-effectiveness in clinical practice guidelines
Healthcare's cost-conscious environment prompted the ACC and AHA to develop a statement on the value methodology to be used when creating clinical practice guidelines.
TAVR reinterventions: What new data tell us about redo, explant trends over time
TAVR reintervention rates remain low. However, they are slowly rising as the procedure is used more to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis. Researchers think this trend may continue going forward.
MGMA weighs in on Washington’s political turmoil, Medicaid cuts and healthcare policy uncertainty
“It’s been a whirlwind,” Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at MGMA, told HealthExec. “Rarely do we have an administration come in and do so much in such a short period of time.”

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.

HIMSS speakers see standards, possibly ‘nutrition labels’ in healthcare AI’s future

Freely hope for the best, but diligently prepare for the worst. Applied to end users of healthcare AI, that adage could have been a key takeaway at last week’s annual meeting of HIMSS in Las Vegas.

Healthcare Associations

New-onset AFib is common after CABG—but typically not persistent or symptomatic

ACC urges Congress to restore telemedicine flexibilities

ACC and AHA outline calculation of cost-effectiveness in clinical practice guidelines

TAVR reinterventions: What new data tell us about redo, explant trends over time

MGMA weighs in on Washington’s political turmoil, Medicaid cuts and healthcare policy uncertainty