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.

MGMA: Ending ACA subsidies could strain health system, leave millions uninsured
Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at the Medical Group Management Association, explains the political and patient care issues involved with ending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Multimodality imagers play a critical role in modern heart teams
Heart teams continue to play a major role at hospitals and health systems all over the world. Cardiac imagers who have trained in multiple modalities can provide those teams with a significant amount of value.
ACR expands programs to help radiology practices integrate and trust AI
CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, explains American College of Radiology efforts to help members understand and enable easier integration of artificial intelligence.
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields
Cardiac surgeons see significant value in AI's ability to assist clinicians with administrative tasks and patient selection. When it comes to making clinical decisions, however, there is still a certain amount of skepticism.

Radiology Associates of Albuquerque was founded 45 years ago and boasts relationships across nine hospitals.

Emerging data about differences in treatment for women and men may shed light on diverging outcomes.

Despite the denial, ACR said it will continue fighting “misguided proposed edits,” having scored victories a “significant” percentage of the time.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has asked Congress to provide more financial relief as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Research found that 68% of patients who underwent a GAE procedure experienced significant reductions in pain and improved overall function.

The statement offers resources and tools to combat bias, discrimination, bullying, and harrassment.

In clinical trials, the therapy reduced patients' risk of death by 38%, along with significantly decreasing disease progression.

Provider advocates praised the decision, calling it “one of the greatest success stories in nuclear medicine history.”