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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Radiologists join AMA in urging courts to preserve COVID-19 vaccination requirements

The American Medical Association, Society of Interventional Radiology, and others are pressing appeals courts to suspend previous rulings. 

New ACC/AHA guidelines detail updated recommendations for PCI, CABG

The new guidelines emphasize the importance of equal access to care among all patient populations, regardless of race or gender. 

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American medical and hospital associations file suit over surprise billing provision opposed by radiologists

AMA and AHA attorneys filed the complaint against the Biden administration Thursday in the D.C. district court. 

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Senate finalizes radiologist relief from Medicare cuts, sending final bill to president

Absent congressional action, the American College of Radiology said such reductions would have threatened access to imaging and deepened disparities. 

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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.