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.

Many older heart failure patients are alone and vulnerable—what can be done to help?
Older heart failure patients with no immediate family are especially vulnerable. Additional interventions may be necessary to reach these patients and provide the best care possible.
First 500 patients in Align-AR trial using TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation show strong outcomes
Raj Makkar, MD, Cedars-Sinai, explains the late-breaking data from the Align-AR trial on the first 500 patients treated for aortic regurgitation using the Jena Valve TAVR device.
ACC testifies in Washington to get funding for the HEARTS Act amid big cuts to healthcare
ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, testified before a Congressional subcommittee to ask for federal funding to support a new law aimed at reducing sudden cardiac arrest deaths, and to support NIH research.
5-year Evolut Low Risk Data: Durable clinical outcomes, outstanding valve performance
The late-breaking five-year results of the Evolut Low-Risk Trial presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2025 meeting in late March, showed positive results for the Evolut transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system vs. surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
'We need to come together as a nation': Why science, not politics, should guide healthcare policies
ACC Immediate Past President Cathie Biga spoke to Cardiovascular Business about some of the challenges healthcare faces in the wake of mass layoffs and significant funding cuts put in place by the Trump administration.

Intravascular lithotripsy ‘safely and effectively’ facilitates stent delivery for CAD patients

The findings were presented Thursday, Oct. 15, at TCT Connect 2020.

Bivalirudin bests heparin for treating heart attack patients undergoing PCI

The findings were presented Wednesday, Oct. 14, during TCT Connect 2020.

Planned Medicare cuts will ‘cripple specialty providers,’ radiology groups warn congressional leaders

Imaging groups are continuing their full-court press on the House and Senate, seeking to avert tens of millions in payment reductions slated for Jan. 1.

CMS’ mandatory Radiation Oncology Model ‘goes too far,’ say provider groups pushing for delay

Chief Seema Verma said the new bundled payment effort will reward results, rather than the number of services delivered.

RapidAI raises $25M; Sectra signs top health systems; conference shelved, plus more radiology vendor news

Also, MITA warns FDA about inappropriate cleaning of imaging systems and Fujifilm partners with the CHEST Foundation.

When Fear Goes Viral - What to Say to a Frightened Patient

SCAI’s president explains the key points she shares when reassuring patients who are reluctant to present for care.

Society of Interventional Radiology publishes new IVC filter guidelines

SIR said that this is its first official clinical practice guidelines, developed using best practice methodologies from the National Academy of Medicine.

A winning strategy for blood transfusions among anemic heart attack patients

Researchers detailed a method that improves patient safety and leads to significant cost savings.

Professional Associations

Many older heart failure patients are alone and vulnerable—what can be done to help?

First 500 patients in Align-AR trial using TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation show strong outcomes

ACC testifies in Washington to get funding for the HEARTS Act amid big cuts to healthcare

5-year Evolut Low Risk Data: Durable clinical outcomes, outstanding valve performance

'We need to come together as a nation': Why science, not politics, should guide healthcare policies