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.

Abbott TriClip tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) device shown on transesophageal echo (TEE). The device clips together the leaflets of the valve to form a better seal and reduce regurgitation without the need for open heart surgery. Photo by Dave Fornell

Cardiology societies push Medicare to pay for tricuspid TEER

Six multispecialty cardiovascular societies have called on CMS to approve Medicare payments for tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER).

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7 facts about RSNA 2024, which is less than 1 month away

The Radiological Society of North America’s 110th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting is set to begin on Dec. 1 in Chicago. 

Predicting sudden cardiac death after a heart attack may be impossible—for now

Researchers tried to crack the code, but they fell short time and time again. AI may offer potential as one way to finally find an answer, they added. 

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Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

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FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

Sanjit Jolly, MD, says cholchicine failed to help heart attack patients in the CLEAR SYNERGY (OASIS 9) presented as a TCT 2024 late-breaker.

Cardiologist explores why colchicine failed to help heart attack patients

Sanjit S. Jolly, MD, MSc, reviewed his team's late-breaking data on treating heart attack patients with colchicine. "I think inflammation is an important area, but I don't think colchicine is the magic bullet," he said.

The Abbott Esprit BTK everolimus-eluting biosorbable scaffold system for below the knee peripheral artery disease on display at TCT 2024. Photo by Dave FornellTCTn 2024 DF

Bioresorbable BTK stent superior to ballon angioplasty at 2 years

Late-breaking data from the LIFE-BTK clinical trial showed that the Esprit BTK bioresorbable scaffold system offered better two-year outcomes than balloon angioplasty in severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) below the knee.

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Most heart failure patients miss out on guideline-recommended palliative care

Palliative care is a recommended part of heart failure management in the U.S., but consultation rates remain low. The trend appears to impact Black patients more than other races and ethnicities.