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.

Philips, Mayo Clinic using AI to improve cardiac MRI technology
The two companies aim to improve patient access to high-quality MRI scans by combining their artificial intelligence capabilities.
Clopidogrel vs. aspirin: Tracking the chronic maintenance period after PCI for different risk groups
As more high-risk patients undergo PCI, what is the best antiplatelet strategy following an initial event-free period of DAPT? Does it change after complex PCI? Researchers aimed to answer these questions, and many others, with new findings published in JAMA Cardiology.
Private-equity watchdog warns against nominating Marc Rowan as Treasury Secretary
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project likens Rowan to a fox guarding the hen-house, due to his position as CEO of Apollo Global Management. Rowan is being considered for a cabinet role in the incoming Trump administration.
Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of key studies presented during PCR London Valves 2024
One study presented during the three-day conference focused on the potential benefits of an optimized TAVR pathway. Another study, meanwhile, tracked changes in paravalvular leak severity over time.
Shockwave Medical’s IVL technology still safe, effective in patients with calcified nodules
Intravascular lithotripsy is still a safe and effective frontline preparation tool when PCI patients present with calcified nodules, a new two-year study confirmed. Researchers focused on stent expansion and luminal gain, among other key data points.

New data highlight long-term benefits of HeartFlow’s AI-based CAD evaluations

HeartFlow kicked off TCT 2024 by sharing new research on the long-term impact of its FFR_CT Analysis and Plaque Analysis software.

October 27, 2024

MGMA's Anders Gilberg discusses concerns on Medicare physician fee schedule

MGMA concerned by 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Senior Vice of Government Affairs, Anders Gilberg, explains MGMA’s 28-page letter to CMS on issues with the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

October 25, 2024

ACR asks radiologists to mobilize in support of 2 key payment-related legislative proposals

The American College of Radiology is seeking support for both the Find it Early Act and the Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act.

October 25, 2024

A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare

TAVR survival is down in recent years, leaving cardiologists stumped

Researchers tracked recent TAVR data from the STS/ACC TVT Registry, highlighting a "concerning" finding they were unable to explain.

October 23, 2024

Georgia Lawrence, JD, with ASNC, explains how CMS uses hospital reported data to develop cardiac PET payment rates.

Understanding hospital billing for cardiac PET/CT

Significant fluctuations in PET and CT reimbursement rates have made it especially challenging to keep up with this complex topic. We spoke to an expert to learn more.

October 23, 2024

HLTH24 in Las Vegas: Highlighted news and announcements

The popular annual conference that brings in diverse healthcare professionals from all over the world is wrapping up. Here are some of the big announcements.

October 22, 2024

heart doctors and surgeons working together. top cardiology hospitals in the United States.

Cardiothoracic surgeons unite to improve clinical practice guidelines

Four leading cardiothoracic surgery societies have joined forces in the name of developing clinical practice guidelines that are more thorough and consistent.

October 22, 2024

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OB-GYN specialists urge more aggressive breast cancer screening amid rising case counts

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists wants women to begin regular mammography in their 40s as diagnoses climb among this age group.

October 22, 2024

Professional Associations

Philips, Mayo Clinic using AI to improve cardiac MRI technology

Clopidogrel vs. aspirin: Tracking the chronic maintenance period after PCI for different risk groups

Private-equity watchdog warns against nominating Marc Rowan as Treasury Secretary

Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of key studies presented during PCR London Valves 2024

Shockwave Medical’s IVL technology still safe, effective in patients with calcified nodules