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.

Radiologists among millions of healthcare professionals urging for COVID-19 vaccination mandates

The Society of Interventional Radiology is among nearly 60 medical societies signing a statement supporting mandates among hospitals and other healthcare workplaces.

Confirmed: Watchman FLX LAAC device safe for nonvalvular AFib patients

New two-year findings, presented at TVT 2021, suggest that the Watchman FLX device is a safe alternative to long-term oral anticoagulation therapy.

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American College of Cardiology launches new partnership to boost patient care around the globe

The groups aim to help hospitals around the world collect data on cardiovascular procedures using evidence-based algorithms.

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Lawmakers urge CMS to reexamine long-delayed imaging Appropriate Use Criteria program

The quality initiative has been pushed back several times, and some are concerned that it's no longer relevant and duplicates other efforts. 

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How a woman’s heart health can affect pregnancy outcomes

According to this new analysis, the risk of pregnancy-related complications increases incrementally with the number of cardiovascular risk factors present before the pregnancy. 

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RSNA launches new program to certify radiologists in artificial intelligence

The Imaging AI Certificate will allow rads to work at their own pace, covering everything from AI basics and workflow improvements to how algorithms are built and programmed.

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Registration now open for RSNA 2021 in Chicago following COVID-19 hiatus

The world’s largest medical imaging conference will return to Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 28, after the pandemic forced its in-person cancellation in 2020. 

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Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandated for healthcare workers?

As COVID-19 cases rise again, the pressing question of whether vaccinations should be required for healthcare workers is gaining attention.