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.

Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients
Robotic and traditional mitral valve repair surgeries are mostly associated with similar outcomes when treating elderly patients. In some ways, however, robotic procedures may be preferred.
AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation
Advanced AI can provide real-time feedback to cardiologists, helping them deliver high-quality care.
Same-day discharge after cardiac ablation: Cardiologists share recommendations
Same-day discharge won't always be a great fit after cardiac ablation, of course, but it has been associated with considerable patient satisfaction as well as improved efficiency and substantial cost savings. The Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology have shared a new scientific statement on the subject.
PFA startup founded by industry veteran to share first-in-human data at Heart Rhythm 2025
Field Medical, founded in 2022 by Steven Mickelsen, MD, is set to make a significant splash at the Heart Rhythm Society's annual meeting in San Diego. The company also just raised $40 million in financing.
Self-expanding TAVR valves deliver outcomes and durability comparable to surgery after 5 years
Michael Reardon, MD, detailed five-year data out of ACC.25 that found Medtronic's Evolut TAVR platform performs as well as SAVR—and even better in some ways.

RSNA21: Two-thirds of states did not prioritize vulnerable cancer patients during initial COVID vaccine rollout

Regulators must ensure that vulnerable populations receive their booster shots in a timely fashion.

RSNA21: Deep learning automatically labels coronary arteries to produce structured CCTA reports

The algorithm yielded a 94.4% accuracy for labeling arteries in accordance with the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography guidelines.

Some states have 25% fewer radiologists than Medicare patients, illustrating nationwide trend

Across the West, for example, the rise in Medicare beneficiaries has outpaced rads by 10.1%.

‘Unsurprising and startling’: 'Shoppable’ radiology services sometimes 6 times pricier than Medicare rates

While the numbers are painful to see, researchers with Johns Hopkins and Michigan State University believe they’re necessary to help curb high costs.

70% of 'ministroke' patients discharged from ED with incomplete imaging never receive follow-up

Early detection and treatment can prevent up to 80% of stroke cases after transient ischemic attacks, according to data shared at RSNA.

RSNA fills out board of directors with new president, Rad Partners exec, and highly regarded equity expert

Radiation oncologist Bruce Haffty, MD, assumes the role of president, taking over for the departing Mary Mahoney, MD.

Prenatal MRI reveals ‘major’ brain differences among unborn babies exposed to alcohol

About 9.8% of women confess to drinking alcohol during their pregnancy, a number that's likely much higher, experts said Wednesday.

Intelerad Unveils New Cloud-Native Disaster Recovery Solution at RSNA 2021

Designed to provide secure, isolated and immutable copies of all medical images with unlimited capacity services, Cloud DR mitigates the risks against natural disasters, human error, technological failure or cybersecurity breaches amongst hospitals, healthcare systems and radiology practice groups.

Professional Associations

Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients

AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation

Same-day discharge after cardiac ablation: Cardiologists share recommendations

PFA startup founded by industry veteran to share first-in-human data at Heart Rhythm 2025

Self-expanding TAVR valves deliver outcomes and durability comparable to surgery after 5 years