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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Self-cleaning TAVR valve offers potential of fewer clots, better outcomes

Inspired by nature and funded by the European Research Council, a group of scientists and engineers thinks its new research could represent a significant breakthrough in TAVR care.

Rad tech groups propose creating new entry-level role to relieve radiology staffing shortages

A new white paper is suggesting the hiring of “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals. 

SCCT aims to provide common language for CCTA use with updated guidance

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography has developed a new expert consensus document designed to get physicians on the same page when discussing this growing technology. 

Emily Lau, MD, Mass General Hospital, discusses sex differences in cardiovascular presentations of women.

CVD presents differently in women than it does in men—guidelines should reflect that

Emily Lau, MD, a women's health expert with Massachusetts General Hospital, thinks major changes are needed in how we diagnose CVD in women. "Our guidelines need to be more precise and offer sex-specific recommendations," she says.

AMA says physician burnout rate drops below 50% for first time since 2020

The latest data from the AMA shows physician burnout levels have fallen below 50% for the first time since 2020.

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Diabetes drug tirzepatide linked to more significant weight loss than semaglutide

Both tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Ozempic) have made headlines in recent months for their benefits in broad patient populations. This new analysis compared the two medications in obese/overweight adults with and without type 2 diabetes.

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CMS proposes 2.8% pay cut for providers in 2025

The average payment rate to physicians is suggested to be reduced by 2.93% in 2025 under the proposed fee schedule change, the agency noted. 

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Female cardiologists much more likely to receive negative reviews

Researchers explored more than 100,000 online reviews, using AI to learn as much as possible about what drives patients to give their cardiologist a positive or negative rating.