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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Cardiologists across the world share support for Ukraine as violent war continues

The American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology have both issued new statements in support of Ukraine as war in that country continues. 

The American Hospital Association (AMA) is warning healthcare systems the Russians may attempt cyber attacks amid rising tensions of the war in Ukraine and the international community's response. #Ukraine #warinukraine #ukrainewar

U.S. government, American Hospital Association warn of potential Russian cyber attacks

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is warning U.S. hospitals about possible cyber attacks from Russia on U.S. healthcare IT systems due to rising tensions over the war in Ukraine.

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Cardiology societies want to help Congress reform Medicare

Multiple cardiology societies, including the ACC, ASE and SCAI, want to work with Congress to update Medicare payment policies. 

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Q&A: William Zoghbi breaks down the future of echocardiography

In a new interview, former ACC and ASE President William A. Zoghbi, MD, reviews some of the biggest trends in cardiac ultrasound.

COVID-19 vaccine associated myocarditis on short-axis 1.5T MRI images of a 19-year-old man who presented with chest pain three days following the second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Cardiac MRI sheds new light on vaccine-related myocarditis

Vaccine-associated myocarditis shows an injury pattern on cardiac MRI similar to other causes of myocarditis, but abnormalities are less severe. 

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American College of Cardiology announces new industry framework for developing cardiovascular solutions

The document, available in full for free, is the result of a collaboration with the Consumer Technology Association.

What clinicians need to know about PCI, other revascularization techniques among women

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions has shared a new expert consensus statement that highlights sex-specific considerations associated with revascularization. 

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons names its next president

John H. Calhoon, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Texas, has been an STS member since 1992. 

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Major association of physicians presents itself as a go-to alternative vs. the government on vaccine expertise

One of the most formidable societies of medical professionals in the U.S. is going toe-to-toe with Robert F. Kennedy’s HHS over changing vaccination recommendations. 

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Tom Price: Medical residency slots need to expand to combat physician shortages

Tom Price, MD, former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), said one way to address the growing shortage of physicians is to expand medical resident positions, but these are tied to Medicare spending so alternative means may be needed.