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.

‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors
Approximately 800,000 strokes occur each year in the United States alone. A majority of people survive, due in part to key advances in patient care over the years, but they often go forward without receiving the long-term help they need to recover and thrive.
PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024
Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD
CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.
Policy reforms in Washington that will impact nuclear imaging
SNMMI President Cathy Cutler, PhD, explains some of the key policy initiatives the society is pursuing to help support the field of nuclear medicine.
U.S. moves closer to establishing domestic supply of Mo-99 for nuclear imaging
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging President, Cathy Cutler, explains the long road to jump-starting a new U.S. domestic supply of imaging isotopes.

Radiology-specific alternative payment model in the works to counter ‘devastating decline’ in reimbursement

The Radiology Business Management Association said it hopes to meet with key members of Congress soon to discuss the proposal.

April 19, 2023

New details on the link between CVD and cancer, from a study of 27M patients

According to the large new study, published in JACC: CardioOncology, atherosclerotic CVD is associated with an especially high risk of cancer.

April 18, 2023

‘Dangerous’ scope-of-practice bills fail, while ACR joins Puerto Rican radiologists in another fight

Radiology societies said they were "deeply concerned" a proposed legislation would eliminate physician-led teams.

April 17, 2023

Preparations underway for RSNA 2023 with important deadlines looming

This year's meeting will focus on how radiology professionals can be intentional and proactive in leading teams through an uncertain healthcare environment.

April 17, 2023

Marielle Scherrer Crosbie and Tomas Neilan explain the STOP-CA trial and how statins can help prevent cardiotoxicity from anthracycline chemo agents.

Statins may help prevent anthracycline cardiotoxicity in chemotherapy

The STOP-CA trial showed that statins can help chemotherapy patients avoid potential side effects related to anthracycline agents. Co-principal investigators Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, MD, and Tomas Neilan, MD, discussed the details of that trial at ACC.23.

April 14, 2023

A simple way to help cardiologists communicate with patients

A new JAMA Internal Medicine study suggests that communication coaching for cardiologists may help improve patient interactions by encouraging questions and increasing empathy.

April 14, 2023

29 radiology societies met to discuss the specialty’s most pressing problems: 8 takeaways

“Of these, the mismatch between the clinical workload and the available radiologist workforce was foremost," experts wrote in JACR.

April 13, 2023

SCAI blasts Medicare payment cuts to cardiology, asks members to take action

The group hopes its members can increase congressional support of a new bill introduced in the House.

April 12, 2023

Professional Associations

‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024

Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

Policy reforms in Washington that will impact nuclear imaging

U.S. moves closer to establishing domestic supply of Mo-99 for nuclear imaging