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)

Video interview: GE Healthcare showcased its new FDA 510(k)-pending Photonova Spectra photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner for the first time at the 2025 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting, which will likely become the second vendor to offer a workhorse photon-counting system. Tim Szczykutowicz, PhD, associate professor of radiology and director of clinical operations for CT protocol at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has worked on the system for several years. #RSNA

Overview of the new GE HealthCare photon-counting scanner technology

Tim Szczykutowicz, PhD, associate professor radiology, University of Wisconsin Madison, explains the new technology developments in GE HealthCare's  FDA 510(k)-pending photon-counting CT scanner. 

Linda Wilgus, MBA, CPA, FRBMA, co-executive director of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) explains how reductions in Medicare payments are causing patient access issues, and how the Big Beautiful Bill will strip Medicaid benefits from millions on patients, which will have downstream impacts and close a large number of rural hospitals.

RBMA says federal policy is eroding patient access to healthcare

Co-executive director, Linda Wilgus, MBA, explains how reductions in Medicare payments and Medicaid coverage are causing patient access issues.
 

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Radiology business leaders’ top lobbying priorities in 2026

Top of mind is the need for fair reimbursement to ensure the sustainability of practices while maintaining patient access to their services, experts say. 

American College of Radiology (ACR) Chief Executive Officer Dana Smetherman, MD, explains key ACR advocacy efforts for several pending Congressional bills related to radiology.

ACR lists key Congressional advocacy efforts in 2026

Chief Executive Officer Dana Smetherman, MD, discusses the college's efforts to push forward several bills related to radiology.
 

American College of Radiology (ACR) Chief Executive Officer Dana Smetherman, MD, explains the highlights of the recent BI-RADS Version 2025 release, which is the first update to BI-RADS in about a decade. #ACR #RSNA #BIRADS

ACR outlines key changes in the new BI-RADS guidelines

American College of Radiology Chief Executive Officer Dana Smetherman, MD, explains the highlights of the recent BI-RADS Version 2025 release, the first update in more than a decade.
 

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Cardiovascular health societies share new performance and quality measures for PAD management

The ACC and AHA have published updated performance and quality measures focused on the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease. Several other specialty societies, including SCAI and SIR, also participated in the development of this new document.

RSNA seeking new editor for cardiothoracic imaging journal

RSNA is looking for a replacement for Suhny Abbara, MD, who is now the editor-in-chief of its flagship journal.

Sarah-Jane James, CT, MRI, molecular imaging senior market analyst for Signify Research, explains key trends in imaging systems she saw at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 meeting.

Key trends in medical imaging systems at RSNA 2025

Sarah-Jane James, imaging market analyst for Signify Research, discusses key trends in the specialty that she saw at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting.