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.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts cardiologist pay because CMS says doctors should be more efficient
The new, negative 2.5% efficiency adjustment will be applied to the vast majority of Medicare payments for physician services. It was opposed by cardiology and most other medical societies.
Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%
Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
ACC raises red flags over telehealth, payment reform and the cardiologist shortage
"We need telehealth the way we had it for COVID," Cathie Biga told Cardiovascular Business at TCT 2025. "We don't want to go back to having it so restricted."
COVID-19, other infections linked to major cardiovascular risks—researchers push for vaccination
Adults are three times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke after a COVID-19 infection than when they are healthy. The risks are even greater for the flu.
Key takeaways for interventional cardiology from TCT 2025
B. Hadley Wilson, MD, talked to Cardiovascular Business about several standout late-breaking clinical trials presented at TCT 2025. Topics of those trials included drug-coated balloons, TAVR valve durability, pulmonary embolism treatments and much more.

Outpatient IR procedure for knee arthritis helps patients who could barely walk

One year after undergoing genicular artery embolization, 7 in 10 individuals said their pain levels dropped by more than 50%.

Interventional radiology treatment offers quick, long-lasting relief for bone cancer patients

Radiofrequency ablation provided comfort in as little as three days, significantly better than traditional treatments.

Philips, American College of Cardiology collaborate to improve cardiovascular care

While Philips is offering its available resources in the fields of research and development, the ACC is sharing the knowledge and experience of its more than 50,000 members.

Heart attacks more likely to be missed in women than men

When treating female patients, researchers explained, physicians are less likely to think there is potential for a heart attack.

American College of Cardiology: Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill will help reduce healthcare disparities

Biden signed the legislation Thursday, March 11, one day earlier than expected.

Radiology advocates urge HHS to reject ‘extraordinarily concerning’ proposal weakening AI oversight

The ACR, Radiology Society of North America and Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine all said the "midnight" plan would jeopardize patient care and go against the FDA's previous intentions.

As vaccinations continue, American Heart Association urges people to keep wearing masks, practicing social distancing

More and more people are receiving their vaccines, but it is still crucial to limit the spread of COVID-19 in as many ways as possible.

CMS quality initiative will overburden practices ‘still reeling’ from COVID-19, ACR and others warn

Physicians are urging the agency to ease reporting requirements and data collection, according to a letter shared recently.

Professional Associations

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts cardiologist pay because CMS says doctors should be more efficient

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%

ACC raises red flags over telehealth, payment reform and the cardiologist shortage

COVID-19, other infections linked to major cardiovascular risks—researchers push for vaccination

Key takeaways for interventional cardiology from TCT 2025