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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Healthcare heavyweights file fresh lawsuit over controversial provision in surprise billing rule

The complaint seeks to amend the independent dispute resolution process for unexpected bills that purportedly "unfairly" benefits insurance companies.

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RSNA partners with RadSite on FDG-PET/CT biomarker pilot program

The effort is focused on outpatient imaging centers and should bring more consistency to cancer treatment and therapy.

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Congress reaches bipartisan deal to blunt Medicare cuts, drawing praise from radiology advocates

“A pandemic is not the time to be cutting access to doctors for patients on Medicare,” said Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, D-Wash. 

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American Heart Association supports new ‘surprise billing’ legislation, but physician groups have serious doubts

According to the AHA, the No Surprises Act will "make a truly meaningful difference" to millions of patients. Physicians, on the other hand, have shared significant concerns about the legislation. 

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Lawmakers pressure congressional leaders to fix clinical labor update set to stifle radiologist pay

Advocates have said these changes would necessitate “massive” pay reductions, with interventional radiologists and radiation oncologists bearing the brunt. 

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ACR seeking changes to CMS proposal that would expand eligibility for CT lung cancer screening

The college praised the recent reimbursement decision but noted many of its recommendations have yet to be incorporated into the national coverage determination draft document.

As Omicron variant spreads, American Heart Association highlights continued support of COVID-19 vaccination

The organization also urged all eligible adults to seek out a booster shot.

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Radiology advocates express dismay after stopgap spending bill fails to address specialty’s concerns

The measure to extend funding through Feb. 18 does not include any of the changes championed by physicians.