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.

More than 10% of cardiac arrest patients contacted EMS the day before

These findings indicate that breathing problems may be an underrated warning sign of cardiac arrest, researchers said recently at ESC Congress 2021.

August 30, 2021

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Quality experts urge CMS to fold imaging Appropriate Use Criteria Program into other value initiatives

After years of delays, the initiative's usefulness has "diminished significantly," imaging leaders from several noted institutions wrote in Health Affairs.

August 27, 2021

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.

August 27, 2021

Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease

Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, presenting their findings at ESC Congress 2021.

August 26, 2021

Mediterranean diet appears to boost vascular health, sexual performance of men with ED

The study, part of ESC Congress 2021, examined each patient's eating habits, coronary flow reserve, arterial stiffness and more.

August 25, 2021

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.

August 16, 2021

‘Grave concern’: Radiologist reimbursement expected to plummet after CMS clinical labor wage update

The Society of Interventional Radiology said the proposed cuts represent a “perfect storm,” resulting from the feds’ failure to keep labor rates and product tables current with inflation.

August 16, 2021

RSNA will require proof of vaccination, masks at this year’s annual meeting

Attendees can offer evidence either prior to the meeting or upon entrance to McCormick Place, with more details to follow.

August 12, 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