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.

Cardiologists are first in world to use new TAVR catheter from Boston Scientific
The new Self-Centering Guide Catheter was designed to help care teams with the retrograde crossing of the aortic valve during TAVR. Researchers evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the catheter, sharing their experience in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
TAVR vs. SAVR: Real-world data highlight advantages of both techniques
The biggest differences, researchers noted, were found in the long-term outcomes of low- and intermediate-risk patients.
How AI and CCTA help heart teams plan ahead before PCI
Evan Shlofmitz, DO, director of intravascular imaging at St. Francis Hospital, explains how advanced artificial intelligence technology is used to assess a patient's CT scan before they undergo PCI.
Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions
Harvard’s David A. Rosman, MD, MBA, explains how moving imaging outside of hospitals could save billions of dollars for U.S. healthcare.
Cardiologists recommend complete revascularization, intravascular imaging in new ACS guidelines
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association published the new guidelines with assistance from other leading U.S. medical societies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Providers predict radiology practice closures if CMS fails to fix Medicare fee schedule

Payments for some office-based services are slated to fall 20%, potentially devastating private groups, experts said recently.

Another radiology group requiring vaccination against COVID-19 to attend its conference

The Radiology Business Management Association is asking all 2021 PaRADigm attendees to provide proof of inoculation prior to arriving in Las Vegas next month.

Professional Associations

Cardiologists are first in world to use new TAVR catheter from Boston Scientific

TAVR vs. SAVR: Real-world data highlight advantages of both techniques

How AI and CCTA help heart teams plan ahead before PCI

Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions

Cardiologists recommend complete revascularization, intravascular imaging in new ACS guidelines