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.

Cardiologist remembered for his ‘great empathy, love and generosity’
James N. Kirkpatrick, MD, a cardiologist with the University of Washington, died unexpectedly on Jan. 1. Colleagues have shared loving tributes to Kirkpatrick, highlighting his passion for ethics and strong leadership skills.
Surgery outperforms PCI in NSTEMI patients with multivessel CAD
CABG was associated with a 41% lower risk of long-term mortality than PCI in a new study of more than 57,000 patients. The full analysis was published in European Heart Journal.
The primary reason Boston Scientific’s TAVR valve fell short in clinical trial
Michael Reardon, MD, co-principal investigator of the ACURATE IDE trial, discussed updated data on what may have impacted that study's findings.
‘A victory for TAVR’: How treatment impacts elderly patients in their last year of life
New research out of Denmark explored how undergoing TAVR may or may not influence the final year of a patient's life.
The biggest obstacles facing radiology business managers in 2025
RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies

Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.

September 27, 2021

Top medical groups release new appropriate use criteria for PSMA-PET imaging

SNMMI is among the many organizations that collaborated on the updated guidance for imaging prostate cancer.

September 23, 2021

RSNA expects more international attendees this year after U.S. relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

The society said it has no plans, as of yet, to add new safeguards following the Biden administration's announcement on Monday.

September 20, 2021

RSNA exhibitor signups down 20%, but interest in Chicago return still ‘strong’

More than 500 companies have confirmed spots for this fall's scientific assembly, including 71 first-time participants, the Radiological Society of North America announced recently.

September 14, 2021

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.

September 13, 2021

50 lawmakers join ‘overwhelming’ opposition against wage update that will gash radiologist pay

A coalition of 16-plus medical groups, representing radiology and other specialities, has formed to oppose the clinical labor wage update.

September 10, 2021

Cardiologists urge CMS to reconsider MPFS changes that could ‘jeopardize the delivery of care’

The American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography (SCAI) and Interventions are just two of the medical societies concerned about this proposal.

September 10, 2021

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.

September 10, 2021

Professional Associations

Cardiologist remembered for his ‘great empathy, love and generosity’

Surgery outperforms PCI in NSTEMI patients with multivessel CAD

The primary reason Boston Scientific’s TAVR valve fell short in clinical trial

‘A victory for TAVR’: How treatment impacts elderly patients in their last year of life

The biggest obstacles facing radiology business managers in 2025