American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology represents diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists. The society represents more than 41,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists. ACR helps members, through advocacy, quality and safety, and innovation, and serves as the voice of radiology, demonstrating value and setting standards to advance the field and practice.

ACR updates requirements for on-site staff overseeing contrast administration
A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.
ACR earns $100K grant to upgrade lung cancer registry
The college is one of seven groups to receive the grant aimed at improving best practices for lung cancer reporting.
Radiologists urged to report insurance companies forcing lower reimbursements due to No Surprises Act
Some payers are taking advantage of the NSA by forcing practices to accept lower rates to remain in-network, says Rad Partners' Richard Heller, MD.
The American College of Radiology is seeking input on new MRI safety guidelines
The most recent updates contain “substantial new content and safety recommendations," the ACR reported recently.
4 key trends in breast imaging
These trends include growth in 3D mammography, supplemental imaging for women with dense breasts and in the role of artificial intelligence.

American College of Radiology loses fight with CMS over ultrasound payment restriction

Despite the denial, ACR said it will continue fighting “misguided proposed edits,” having scored victories a “significant” percentage of the time.

March 25, 2022

American College of Radiology issues call to action to stop ‘dangerous’ scope-of-practice bills

Wisconsin lawmakers recently passed the “APRN Modernization Act,” which would greatly expand such nurses' authority, ACR said.

March 21, 2022

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in the radiology community are speaking out and publicly denouncing the aggressions. On March 1, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) released a statement condemning the actions that have led to the loss of innocent lives of civilians in Ukraine, while also voicing concern for the workers managing the country’s nuclear facilities.

American College of Radiology joins other medical societies in speaking out over Ukraine crisis

“The ACR and its members stand ready to assist and support our radiologic colleagues and other medical providers in Ukraine," the group said March 4.

March 8, 2022

The U.S. Congress is working on healthcare legislation to fix medicare reimbursements and end annual cuts to physicians.

Several medical imaging societies ask to be involved in Congressional Medicare reform efforts

Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.

February 25, 2022

Presidential call to action on cancer screening draws praise from radiology community

ACR chief executive William Thorwarth Jr., MD, said the college sees "real opportunity here for radiology" in the White House's recommendations.

February 7, 2022

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American College of Radiology sees opportunity for legislative wins in 2022, despite ‘partisan gridlock’

ACR highlighted clinical labor wage updates and upcoming sequester cuts as two targets in early 2022, hoping to build off advocacy momentum from last year.

February 2, 2022

Google Cloud has launched three new healthcare accelerators, partnering up with health systems, to address common use cases around health equity, patient flow and value-based care.

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

ACR challenges lack of transparency in Medicare Administrative Contractor coverage determinations

The American College of Radiology has joined 17 other provider groups in urging CMS to address poor stakeholder engagement.

January 21, 2022

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

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American College of Radiology (ACR)

ACR updates requirements for on-site staff overseeing contrast administration

ACR earns $100K grant to upgrade lung cancer registry

Radiologists urged to report insurance companies forcing lower reimbursements due to No Surprises Act

The American College of Radiology is seeking input on new MRI safety guidelines

4 key trends in breast imaging

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