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.

First 500 patients in Align-AR trial using TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation show strong outcomes
Raj Makkar, MD, Cedars-Sinai, explains the late-breaking data from the Align-AR trial on the first 500 patients treated for aortic regurgitation using the Jena Valve TAVR device.
ACC testifies in Washington to get funding for the HEARTS Act amid big cuts to healthcare
ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, testified before a Congressional subcommittee to ask for federal funding to support a new law aimed at reducing sudden cardiac arrest deaths, and to support NIH research.
5-year Evolut Low Risk Data: Durable clinical outcomes, outstanding valve performance
The late-breaking five-year results of the Evolut Low-Risk Trial presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2025 meeting in late March, showed positive results for the Evolut transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system vs. surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
'We need to come together as a nation': Why science, not politics, should guide healthcare policies
ACC Immediate Past President Cathie Biga spoke to Cardiovascular Business about some of the challenges healthcare faces in the wake of mass layoffs and significant funding cuts put in place by the Trump administration.
FDA clears new device for enabling access to the heart’s surface without an exposed needle
CardioVia's ViaOne technology includes a blunt-tip needle that remains concealed to help interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists treat cardiac arrhythmias with a reduced risk of perforation or any other complications.

Annual heart failure costs in the US could surpass $70B by 2030

As one might expect, the largest economic burden linked to HF is related to hospitalizations.

ACR challenges lack of transparency in Medicare Administrative Contractor coverage determinations

The American College of Radiology has joined 17 other provider groups in urging CMS to address poor stakeholder engagement.

Social media engagement, attendance drop when radiology conferences go virtual

After moving online, RSNA20 saw a 43% decrease in attendees and a corresponding 46% dip in tweets about the show compared to the previous year.

Oral penicillin a better choice than injections for some patients with rheumatic heart disease

Patients who exhibit symptoms of an allergic response to injectable penicillin may actually be experiencing a cardiac reaction that can be avoided with an oral treatment.

COVID-19 claims another in-person medical imaging conference

The Association for Medical Imaging Management is shelving its February show in Savannah, Georgia, citing ongoing challenges stemming from the latest variant.

Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.

The future of medical imaging? Connecting the dots from diagnosis to care

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What if artificial intelligence (AI) could support doctors in making decisions faster?

ASRT student enrollment survey reveals decreases across radiography, impact of COVID on programs

Only 49% of programs surveyed said their students' clinical sites are allowing them to complete procedures due to the pandemic.

Professional Associations

First 500 patients in Align-AR trial using TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation show strong outcomes

ACC testifies in Washington to get funding for the HEARTS Act amid big cuts to healthcare

5-year Evolut Low Risk Data: Durable clinical outcomes, outstanding valve performance

'We need to come together as a nation': Why science, not politics, should guide healthcare policies

FDA clears new device for enabling access to the heart’s surface without an exposed needle