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.

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Where is radiology with pay-for-performance now? 3 expert takes

JACR asked three experts on radiologist compensation for a written answer to a pressing question: In creating the ideal practice-level P4P program in 2022, what elements must be considered, avoided and emphasized?

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Cardiologists, radiologists join American Medical Association to speak out against ACA lawsuit

Yet another lawsuit is taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, and 61 U.S. medical organizations have joined forces to speak out.

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Despite mandated coverage, nearly half of women are concerned about OOP breast cancer screening expenses

Women who skipped screening due to financial concerns outnumbered those who were not screened due to logistical issues such as scheduling and transportation conflicts, new survey data reveals. 

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CMS shoots down request to reconsider CTC cancer screening coverage

In the June 29 announcement, the ACR revealed CMS said the additional evidence provided to them was “insufficient” to support the reconsideration of their non-coverage decision.

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What deters women and minorities from pursuing careers in radiology?

Experts involved in the survey cautioned that the stagnancy of diversification is driving women and minorities away from the field completely, and efforts to change this are missing the mark. 

CMS initiates official review of PET scan limit for patients with Alzheimer's

"Clinical study protocols may involve more than one PET [amyloid-beta] scan per patient,” the CMS announcement said.

Homegrown POCUS education for IM residents demonstrated, deemed successful

Internal medicine researchers have developed a three-year learning track to train select residents in all things point-of-care ultrasound. 

Arl Van Moore, MD, American College of Radiology (ACR) delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates, former ACR president, chairman of the ACR Board and former CEO of Strategic Radiology, discusses two radiology related policy decisions at the AMA 2022 meeting. These included a AMA policy on the iodine contrast shortage and AUC CDS. #AMA #AMA22 #AMAmtg #AMA175 #ACR

VIDEO: Radiology takeaways from the 2022 AMA meeting

Arl Van Moore, MD, American College of Radiology (ACR) delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates, former ACR president, chairman of the ACR Board and former CEO of Strategic Radiology, discusses radiology-related policy decisions at the AMA 2022 meeting.

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