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)

Signify Research analyst Amy Thompson discusses connecting pathology and others with enterprise imaging systems.

Interest rising to connect pathology, other departments to enterprise imaging systems

Signify Research senior analyst Amy Thompson explains the trend of connecting various departments to enterprise imaging systems. She said digital pathology may soon become the third largest user of these systems.

Rajesh Bhayana MD Toronto General Hospital in Toronto on ChatGPT passing radiology board.

Latest version of ChatGPT AI passes radiology board exam

However, GPT-4 confidently delivered incorrect or irrelevant answers on some questions, according to new research in Radiology. 

The new MRI contrast agent gadopiclenol, sold under the trade names Elucirem and Vueway by Bracco and Guerbet, used 50% less gadolinium that current MRI agents. #RSNA22 #RSNA

New contrast agent earns positive safety classification from ACR

The ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media stated that exposure to the gadolinium-based contrast agent represents a “sufficiently low or possibly nonexistent” risk to patients.

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New partnership increases radiology's presence within the FDA's Network of Experts

The vetted group consists of more than 100 organizations and their respective scientists, clinicians and engineers who provide guidance and expertise when requested. 

interventional ultrasound

IR proves strong on practicality, profitability—but some cost-inclusive metrics remain to be shown

Recent evidence confirms that interventional radiology produces solid clinical outcomes while beating surgery on the cost-effectiveness of numerous procedures.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

The ACR is seeking input on follow-up recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm

Specifically, the college wants additional input related to radiologic-recommended follow-up imaging of AAA, which is often discovered incidentally.

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. 

Imaging advocacy group warns of supply shortage that’s having ‘profound negative impact’ on patient care

Radiologists took to Twitter to voice their frustrations over the worsening situation, while the manufacturer issued an update Thursday.