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.

Q&A: Rising cancer rates in young people exacerbated by provider shortage
In exclusive interviews, HealthExec spoke with the American Cancer Society about rising cancer rates, and a virtual provider service that's working to bolster struggling oncology staff.
Patients requiring a permanent pacemaker after TAVR face higher long-term risk of death
As TAVR continues to grow in popularity, researchers noted, it becomes more and more important to know how different complications impact long-term outcomes.
Outgoing President Pete Moffatt reflects on the 2025 RBMA Annual Meeting
"I feel very privileged to have led such an experienced and capable board of directors," the Radiology Business Management Association's 2024-2025 leader writes in a Radiology Business guest column.
Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation
Researchers tracked patient outcomes through the use of 15 performance measures related to hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Cardiologist begins term as ACC president with an eye on workforce issues, health equity and more
Christopher M. Kramer, MD, is a longtime cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist. His one-year term as the head of the American College of Cardiology officially began at the end of ACC.25 in Chicago.

RSNA to spotlight diversity, equity, inclusion during annual meeting

The Oak Brook, Illinois, organization announced more than 50 scientific presentations focused on these issues in an update shared Thursday.

Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments

The findings, based on Medicare data, were presented at VIVA21 in Las Vegas.

How health systems could do more to help hypertension patients

Text-based reminders, simplified prescriptions and real-time counseling are just some of the suggestions mentioned in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

Canon Medical pulling out of RSNA 2021 and other in-person meetings due to COVID-19

The Japan-based imaging giant cited its "Made for Life" management philosophy, prioritizing the health and safety of patients and providers.

Tens of thousands of radiologists and other docs align in opposing surprise-billing provision

Meanwhile, the nation's largest payer trade group voiced its support, believing the rule will encourage more physicians to join health plan networks.

Radiology stakeholders want White House intervention to prevent ‘disastrous’ payment changes in 2022

Physicians face "draconian" Medicare cuts that could stifle cancer care in 2022, the American College of Radiology, ASTRO, Siemens and others wrote to President Biden recently.

American Heart Association, FDA comment on continued popularity of e-cigarettes

According to a new analysis, 27.6% of high school students say they use e-cigarettes daily.

‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies

Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.

Professional Associations

Q&A: Rising cancer rates in young people exacerbated by provider shortage

Patients requiring a permanent pacemaker after TAVR face higher long-term risk of death

Outgoing President Pete Moffatt reflects on the 2025 RBMA Annual Meeting

Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation

Cardiologist begins term as ACC president with an eye on workforce issues, health equity and more