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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Exclusive video: How even a free lunch can get rad practices in hot water

Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Clinton Mikel, Esq., of the Health Law Partners in Southfield, Mich., gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago, sharing their expertise on a number of healthcare-related laws, and Dresevic spoke with us before the presentation.

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Exclusive video: How recent legal updates affect the imaging industry

Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Clinton Mikel, Esq., of the Health Law Partners in Southfield, Mich., gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago, sharing their expertise on a number of healthcare-related laws. Mikel spoke with us before the presentation to discuss Stark laws, restrictions to marketing your rad practice and more.

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Exclusive video: Why imaging leaders must embrace teamwork and positivity

Scott Hazelbaker, CRA, MS, of Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Ala., gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago about leadership in this modern era of value-based care. He also spoke with us at the conference, sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics.

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Exclusive video: Discussing the potential impact of CDS implementation on radiology’s future

Keith Dreyer, DO, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital gave multiple presentations at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago. Dreyer spoke with us before taking the stage, sharing his insight on the impact CDS and AI will likely have on the future of imaging.

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Exclusive video: Analyzing key healthcare policies during the Trump administration

Ingrid Lund, PhD, of the Advisory Board Company gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago about what radiology leaders need to know about key mandates during the Trump administration. Lund spoke with us at the conference, sharing her thoughts on numerous topics.

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What are the top challenges in radiology for 2017?

At RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago, we asked numerous thought leaders from the imaging industry about the top challenges in radiology for 2017. This video includes many of those answers, which included radiation dose management, CDS implementation and more.

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What is the word of the year in radiology for 2017?

At RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago, we asked numerous thought leaders from the imaging industry what the word of the year was in radiology for 2017. This video includes many different answers to that question, showing just how much is happening in the industry right now.

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Breast and Lung Cancer Screening: The Push for Patient Engagement

Shortly before her 40th birthday, a woman visits her primary care physician and is advised she should schedule her first mammogram. The patient is puzzled and says she “read somewhere” that she can wait a few years. The physician has heard this before and kindly convinces the patient to comply with the recommendation. She agrees, schedules the mammogram and receives her results before even leaving the imaging facility. 

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