SCAI - The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

10/21/2026

is changing. Now's the time to prepare for what’s next.

Learn from leaders on December 11 at SCAI's Renal Denervation Regional Course. Gain actionable insights on treating patients with via interactive case discussions, hands-on device demonstrations, and practical guidance.

Will we see you in Miami?

Register here ➡️ scai.org/rdnmiami26

10/20/2026

🫀Cardiac MRI is evolving.

Beyond traditional assessments of heart structure and function, cardiac MRI is expanding its clinical value with advanced tissue characterization, blood flow analysis, scar assessment, and valve disease evaluation.

Read the full article to learn more ➡️ https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/cardiac-imaging/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri/exploring-major-trends-cardiac-mri

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Cardiac MRI scans are delivering more and more value as time goes on, in part thanks to the continued rise of AI.

10/19/2026

Alongside the American College of Cardiology and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), SCAI has submitted comments to help shape national coverage policy for for aortic regurgitation. SCAI has also sent separate comments to clarify the two-operator requirement.

Learn more about SCAI's advocacy efforts and read the full comments here ➡️ https://www.scai.org/media-center/news-and-articles/scai-participates-multispecialty-comments-national-coverage-3

10/18/2026

Despite rising cases of worldwide, the number of cardiac rehabilitation programs has decreased over the last decade.

These programs can reduce deaths by more than 25% and hospitalizations by nearly 20%, yet funding and reimbursement barriers continue to limit access.

Read the full article ➡️ https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-cardiac-global-cardiovascular-disease.html

Despite the rising incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), along with evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs improve outcomes for those living with CVD, availability of these programs has not increased worldwide in the past decade, according to a new study by York University researchers.

10/17/2026

Are healthcare policies driving up costs and pushing independent cardiologists out?

Federal payment policies incentivize hospital consolidation while declining physician reimbursement puts independent cardiology practices under growing financial pressure. Preserving access to high-quality cardiovascular care means aligning reimbursement policies with affordability, supporting independent practices, and prioritizing a patient-centered healthcare system.

Read the full article ➡️ https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-economics/policy-expert-explains-why-cardiology-services-us-are-getting-more-expensive

"We really should have a system that is patient-centric, physician-led, and professionally managed, but in a cost-effective way," Rick Snyder, MD, said.

10/16/2026

Why is completing a RUC survey so important?

Hear from SCAI Past President James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI, on how physician input helps shape the valuation of medical procedures.

If you receive a RUC survey, make your voice heard. Your thoughtful participation helps ensure the work you do is accurately and fairly represented to the RUC and Medicare.

Learn more 🔗 https://www.scai.org/media-center/news-and-articles/complete-your-ruc-survey-your-input-helps-shape-future-reimbursement

10/15/2026

As care continues to evolve, where does fit into today’s cardiovascular care?

📅Join SCAI on December 11 in Miami for the SCAI Renal Denervation Regional Course, a focused, one-day program designed to help translate evidence, guidelines, coverage requirements, and operational considerations into real-world practice.

Hear from expert faculty and explore practical strategies for:

🔹Patient selection and referral pathways
🔹Collaborative care models
🔹Program development and implementation
🔹Integrating into contemporary hypertension care

Whether you’re a clinician, administrator, or cardiovascular care team member, you’ll leave with insights you can bring back to your institution.

Register here ➡️ scai.org/rdnmiami26

10/14/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! Join SCCT and SCAI on Thursday November 12 at 7 pm ET as leading experts translate the new SCCT/SCAI Expert Consensus Document, endorsed by the ACC. Learn how to:

🔹 Identify appropriate patients for FFR-CTA
🔹 Optimize image quality
🔹 Standardize FFR-CT interpretation and reporting to reduce variability
🔹 Improve the integration of CT-derived physiology into contemporary cardiovascular care

Register today➡️ https://www.scai.org/education-and-events/events-schedule/scctscai-knowledge-lab-ffr-ct-expert-consensus-discussion

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

10/13/2026

Your voice can help shape a safer future for healthcare professionals performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures.

SCAI is proud to support the Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF) survey, which aims to update a landmark study examining the economic and workplace impacts of occupational radiation exposure.

Healthcare facility administrators and medical professionals who perform fluoroscopy-guided procedures are encouraged to participate. Your insights will help capture today’s practice environment and inform workplace safety initiatives, organizational decisions, and policies that support practitioner well-being.

Help advance occupational for the healthcare workforce.

Take the survey today ✍️ https://erg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0v1qTMNvJTTJuCi?ORG=SCAI

10/11/2026

Robotic cardiac surgery is quickly evolving—and so are regulations.

The FDA has issued new draft guidance for robotically assisted surgical devices, setting expectations for safety, clinical evidence and labeling.

Learn more➡️ https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-policy/fda-shares-draft-guidance-cardiovascular-surgical-robots

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The 50-page document outlines what the FDA would like to see as vendors submit their technologies for regulatory review. It covers robotic systems of all types, including those used for various cardiac procedures.