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.

Coalition of 86 healthcare groups calls for change to Affordable Care Act rule
In a letter to Congress, the groups are urging lawmakers to support HR 9001 and lift the ban on physician-run hospitals.
Association of 300 telehealth groups urges Congress to extend COVID-era rules
The American Telemedicine Association, an industry lobby representing companies and providers, fears a crackdown from the DEA would harm patients who rely on virtual care to get vital treatments.
Time running out to comment on higher cardiac CT payments
Imaging experts have said the move could reshape the financial landscape for hospitals offering Cardiac CT services.
How to address the shortage of interventional radiologists
Elizabeth Ann Ignacio, MD, FSIR, FACR, chair of SIR Small and Rural Practices Committee, and an ACR board member, outlines ways to make these positions outside of major cities more attractive.
SCAI calls on interventional cardiologists to tell Washington to reverse physician pay cuts
Congress is considering two bills that would prevent or mitigate the Medicare physician payment cuts that went into effect in January 2024, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions is urging members write their Congressmen.

About 100 medical societies ask Congress to be involved in Congressional efforts to reform Medicare

Nearly 100 professional healthcare societies have asked Congress to include them in any discussions related to Medicare reform.

February 28, 2022

Radiologists score well in patient experience survey study at Brigham and Women's

Such ratings provide critical feedback for improving performance and an opportunity to communicate imaging’s overall role in patient care, researchers detailed in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

February 28, 2022

Major pharmacy group criticizes FTC decision on PBMs

FTC failed to reach a consensus on a study looking into PBM practices.

February 18, 2022

MindMaze secures $105 million to expand commercial growth

The financing was led by Concord Health Partners in conjunction with AlbaCore Capital Group and London-based Hambro Perks.

February 18, 2022

American Hospital Association responds to changing healthcare landscape with new strategic plan

Part of the AHA's goals includes addressing workforce and staffing shortages and enhancing the public's trust and confidence in health systems.

February 9, 2022

Radiology leaders call on imaging community to create blueprint for digital image exchange by 2024

With technology now enabling seamless data transfer, it has become “unacceptable” to force patients and their families to hand-deliver images, experts charged in JACR.

February 1, 2022

High-quality working environments for nurses linked to better outcomes for surgical patients

Those treated in settings with better nurse-physician teamwork, among other factors, had a 16% lower chance of being admitted to the ICU.

January 25, 2022

Supreme Court allows CMS vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, blocks rule for large businesses

The American Hospital Association praised the court's decision to allow the mandate on federally funded healthcare facilities and said it will work to balance potential workforce shortages.

January 13, 2022

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Cardiovascular Business

Merit Medical to purchase Cook Medical’s lead management portfolio for $210M

Two medical device companies have announced a transaction that could shake up the U.S. electrophysiology market.

Cardiovascular Business

Abiomed, Biosense Webster, Cerenovus now all known as Johnson & Johnson MedTech

These companies were already part of the Johnson & Johnson family, but they had still retained their previous brand names. Now, each one is officially going by Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

Cardiovascular Business

Safety update: Sensor issue with Abbott CGMs ruled a Class I recall

The sensors of certain FreeStyle Libre 3 devices are producing inaccurate glucose readings and should not be used. Two patient injuries have been reported. Abbott first reported the problem in July.

Professional Associations

Coalition of 86 healthcare groups calls for change to Affordable Care Act rule

Association of 300 telehealth groups urges Congress to extend COVID-era rules

Time running out to comment on higher cardiac CT payments

How to address the shortage of interventional radiologists

SCAI calls on interventional cardiologists to tell Washington to reverse physician pay cuts

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