Radiology Associations

Professional radiology organizations connect imaging professionals across the world, and advocate for radiology policies, regulations, educational updates and technology advancements. These societies include ACR, ASRT, SIIM, RSNA, SNMMI, and many other imaging groups. Find specific news pages for each society at these links: American College of Radiology (ACR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American Society Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA), Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA), Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), and the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). 

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Special JACR issue highlights radiology’s relationship with AI, machine learning

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced Thursday, March 1, that it has published a new special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) focused on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics and other related topics.

AHRA hosts stakeholders from imaging societies, vendors to discuss AUC requirements

AHRA, the Association for Medical Imaging Management, hosted representatives from numerous imaging societies and vendors on Feb. 20 to brainstorm recommendations on implementing CMS’s upcoming requirement that ordering physicians must consult clinical decision support/appropriate use criteria (AUC) when ordering certain advanced imaging services.

Unnecessary imaging: Emergency CT for head trauma is overused

Too many patients in emergency departments (EDs) are undergoing head CT to check for possible skull fractures or brain hemorrhage, according to a new study to be presented at the ARRS 2018 Annual Meeting April 22-27 in Washington, D.C.

ASRT survey finds enrollment up slightly in radiography educational programs

The number of students enrolled in radiography educational programs increased in 2017, according to new survey published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), but not by a significant margin.

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ACR’s blogging expert explains the difference between good and bad blog posts

Julianna Czum, MD, a member of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) editorial board, has played a central role in helping the American College of Radiology embrace blog posts. She launched the journal’s blog, JACR Blog, and serves as both its editor and its primary author. Czum spoke with Radiology Business about the impact of social media and how to differentiate a good blog post from a bad one.

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Q&A: Jay A. Baker on breast cancer screening, the benefits of DBT and more

Jay A. Baker, MD, professor of radiology and chief of the breast imaging division at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and the vice president of the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), spoke with Radiology Business about some of the biggest topics affecting breast imaging today.

ASRT announces International Speakers Exchange Award winners

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announced Monday that Erin J. Wittland and Melanie C. Dempsey, PhD, have been selected to receive ASRT Foundation 2018 International Speakers Exchange Awards. Recipients are given the opportunity to travel internationally and share their research with colleagues.

Renewed: Providers can use ACR’s National Radiology Data Registry for MIPS reporting in 2018

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week that its National Radiology Data Registry (NRDR) has been renewed as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry by CMS. This renewal means that providers can continue to use the NRDR to meet MIPS reporting requirements throughout 2018.

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