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.

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.
New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority
"This tool empowers patients and clinicians to work together, putting prevention at the center of care," said Ami B. Bhatt, MD, ACC chief innovation officer. "What we really want to do is create patient agency and reach as many people as we can for earlier detection of high blood pressure."
Key trends in nuclear cardiology take center stage at ASNC 2025
Wael Jaber, MD, chair of the 2025 American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting, shared some key takeaways from the conference. “This is no longer just about imaging for coronary disease," he explained. "Nuclear cardiology now helps guide therapy across a wide range of conditions."
Open-source AI model delivers accurate echocardiography assessments
The algorithm, trained on more than 150,000 TTE studies, can calculate 18 different measurements regularly used in echocardiography

Imaging advocates offer guidance after reported spate of SPECT/CT payment denials

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging said it’s received “many complaints” from the field pertaining to various commercial payers.

American College of Cardiology collaborates with GE Healthcare on new path forward for AI, digital health

Virtual care, remote patient monitoring and AI-based research are three specific topics the groups are expected to discuss.

How to discuss routine X-ray shielding with patients: 2 views

A pair of Houston-based imaging providers shared their experience and best practices for managing one of the field's most controversial questions in JACR.

Interventional cardiologists back prior authorization bill, call current policies ‘costly' and ‘time consuming’

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions is the latest industry organization to show its support of the new legislation.

Health giant says the time for CDs is gone—$1M in savings underscores why

Burning studies and reports onto physical discs cost Yale New Haven Health nearly $550,000 in 2019 alone, one expert explained during the SIIM Annual Meeting.

‘Must be a more efficient way’: AI slashes turnaround times for radiology patient experience surveys

A data scientist at one Phoenix-area provider never anticipated he would enhance the customer experience after covering for a colleague vacationing in Thailand, he said at SIIM's Annual Meeting

Abbott’s TriClip a safe, effective treatment option for severe tricuspid regurgitation

According to the real-world analysis, treatment with TriClip was associated with no major adverse events and a procedural success rate of 100%.

Delaying rule to fast-track breakthrough devices only ‘kicks the can down the road,' imaging advocate says

CMS recently postponed the go-live date of the Medicare Coverage Innovative Technology rule for the second time.

Professional Associations

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Heart surgeons see more potential in AI than colleagues from other fields

New Apple Watch Ultra 3 makes early hypertension detection a priority

Key trends in nuclear cardiology take center stage at ASNC 2025

Open-source AI model delivers accurate echocardiography assessments