Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

Women of all ages face rising risks of heart disease and stroke—but cardiologists see a path forward
Cardiovascular disease is already the No. 1 killer among women—and new projections from the American Heart Association suggest things are going to get much worse. There are certain things that clinicians and patients can do, however, to help reverse this trend and save countless lives.
AHA launches women’s health initiative—doctor Jen Ashton and husband donate $1M
Jennifer Ashton, MD, an OB-GYN who became a household name thanks to years of appearances on ABC News and Good Morning America, hopes this new initiative can help cardiologists learn more about such topics as menopause and hormone therapy.
TAVR a safe treatment option for patients who have undergone chest radiation therapy
In fact, researchers wrote, TAVR and SAVR were linked to comparable long-term outcomes for heart patients who have previously been exposed to mediastinal radiation.
ASE promoting 3D echo as a better way to treat congenital heart disease
The introduction of a 3D pediatric transesophegeal echo probe is having a major impact on how these pediatric congenital heart patients are being treated.
SIIM offers opportunity for imaging information champions
Education through the organization provides the knowledge needed for clinicians to work with IT teams to implement major system projects.

AMA chart showing Medicare update payments compared to the cost of practice inflation between 2001-2024. The ongoing AMA PPI survey will be used top recalculate radiology practice expenses, but only 10 practices so far has submitted data that will impact all radiology practices.

Only 10 radiology practices completed survey used to adjust Medicare payments

The ACR shared its concerns about the lack of participation as the deadline approaches.

Osteosarcopenia linked to much higher risk of death after TAVR—CT screening may prove valuable

Osteosarcopenia, an age-related condition associated with deterioration in the muscles and bones, nearly triples a patient’s risk of dying within one year of undergoing TAVR.

Medicare Money dollar payment reimbursement

Primary care physicians see largest pay increase, averaging $300K in annual compensation

A report from MGMA also shows surgical specialists saw a rise in pay of 4.42%, with the cohort now taking home an average of $554,108.

mages of the Globe Pulsed Field System courtesy of Kardium

Cardiologist sees ‘tremendous potential’ in new-look PFA system

Updated data on a new PFA system from Kardium found that freedom from atrial arrhythmia after one year was 84.2% for paroxysmal AFib and 80% for persistent AFib.

Senators advance ACR-supported bill to prevent suicide and burnout among physicians

“Because of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, lives have been saved and livelihoods have been protected," ACR wrote recently.

Association of University Radiologists announces name change

The organization will now go by the Association of Academic Radiology after members voted on the switch at the society’s annual meeting in April.

Video interview with Devi Nair, MD, who shares her experience of using the Sphere-9 PFA system in the FDA IDE late-breaking trial at HRS24. #HRS #PFA #HRS2024

All-in-one PFA system linked to positive safety profile, faster procedures

Devi Nair, MD, director of cardiac electrophysiology with St. Bernard's Heart and Vascular Center, discussed her experience using a new-look Medtronic pulsed field ablation (PFA) system to treat persistent AFib.

Video interview with Devi Nair, MD, who explains how to go fluoroless in PFA procedures. #HRS #HRS24 #HRS2024 #0Fluoro #zerofluoro #EPeeps

How to perform fluoroscopy-free PFA ablation procedures

Pulsed field ablation is a hot new technology in electrophysiology, but its use of fluoroscopy is associated with certain challenges.

Professional Associations

Women of all ages face rising risks of heart disease and stroke—but cardiologists see a path forward

AHA launches women’s health initiative—doctor Jen Ashton and husband donate $1M

TAVR a safe treatment option for patients who have undergone chest radiation therapy

ASE promoting 3D echo as a better way to treat congenital heart disease

SIIM offers opportunity for imaging information champions