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.

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Radiologists, emergency physicians and anesthesiologists jointly praise key court decision

The three medical societies said they "stand ready" to work with the federal government and other stakeholders to ensure a fair IDR process under the No Surprises Act.  

Hari Naidu, MD, explains that inconsistent diagnostic imaging and how it is reported has likely led to a major underdiagnosis of HCM. #ASE #ASE2023 #HCM

Why hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be widely underdiagnosed

One expert believes the lack of standardization for how diagnostic imaging in conducted and reported has led to a major underdiagnosis of HCM.

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Cardiologist William C. Roberts remembered as a ‘true legend in cardiovascular medicine’

Roberts was a passionate cardiac pathologist known for his focus and determination. “To say Bill Roberts will be missed is a massive understatement,” one colleague said. 

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Federal court sides with radiologists, vacating 600% fee increase under No Surprises Act

RBMA called the decision “a significant victory for providers, especially within the field of radiology.” 

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New research on AI-based CCTA assessments wins Best Abstract at SCCT 2023

Out of more than 250 abstracts submitted at its annual meeting in Boston, SCCT named one winner and two runners-up. 

Anjali Owens, MD, medical director, Center for Inherited Cardiac Disease, associate professor of medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the need for standardization in HCM care. #ASE #ASE23 #ASE2023 #HCM

More consistency, standardization still needed when treating HCM

Anjali Owens, MD, discussed the past, present and future of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care in the United States. "What we are aiming to do is develop a minimum standard for assessments of patients with HCM so they are getting properly diagnosed and managed," she explained. 

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AHA urges hospital stakeholders to wake up and smell the financial trouble that’s been brewing

The American Hospital Association is sounding the alarm over evidently widespread acceptance of 0% operating margins—or even negative margins—as a sort of “new normal” for U.S. hospitals and health systems.  

Lisa Salberg, CEO of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA) explains how the group has helped improve HCM patient care.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association has helped advance HCM care

The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA) has helped guide and advance HCM care not only for patients, but also for hospitals and physicians.