The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) announced this week the launch of its IAC Self-Assessment Tool, which helps facilities meet quality measures required by the IAC’s various diagnostic imaging accreditation programs. 

Women’s imaging network Mammosphere hosted its first #Mammochat Twitter Q&A last month, emphasizing the importance of communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Bestselling author Carolyn Jourdan shadowed a radiologist in a teaching hospital for a week, using that experience for her new book, Talking to Skeletons: Behind the Scenes with a Radiologist.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors has elected James A. Brink, MD, as its newest chair. Brink took office earlier this week during ACR 2016, the association’s annual meeting in Washington, DC.

Many patients and direct caregivers have little to no knowledge about the use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic imaging, according to a recent study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Earlier this month, I interviewed Alexander Norbash, MD, chair and professor of radiology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, about leadership and a variety of other topics. When I asked him if he had any advice for radiologists who may be considering a leadership position in the near future, one of his answers made a significant impression on me. 

British healthcare company BTG has agreed to buy Minnesota-based Galil Medical, a Minnesota-based company that specializes in oncology cryoablation technology, for $84.5 million. Based on various company milestones, BTG could pay up to an additional $25.5 million on top of that initial amount. 

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has announced the recipients of its 2016 Gold Medals. The award has been given to individuals for “distinguished and extraordinary service to the College or to the discipline of radiology” since 1927.