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)

Rad tech groups propose creating new entry-level role to relieve radiology staffing shortages

A new white paper is suggesting the hiring of “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals. 

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Radiology and imaging staff wages continue to rise in ‘perpetually tight labor market’

Between 2019 and 2023, such professionals saw their median total compensation climb 17.89% as practices upped their offers to best the competition, the MGMA reported. 

ASRT announces rollout of new professionalism award

ASRT will be accepting applications and nominations for the award through September 30, 2024.

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If you build it, they will come: Experts believe reimbursement will follow AI implementation

If AI is implemented, will reimbursement come? Just like Kevin Costner’s character in the 1989 hit "Field of Dreams," many imaging stakeholders are mulling whether their efforts will reap any sort of benefits. 

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Supplemental AI education during residency linked to key benefits

Despite this, there is still no standardized AI curriculum for emerging radiologists.

Prominent radiology society announces launch of new journal

The publication will include "pictorial essays, case reports and expert commentary for today’s practicing radiologists," the society announced Thursday.

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Hearing aids help stall brain aging, new imaging study shows

For people with auditory impairment, hearing aid use could slow metabolic decline in regions of the brain associated with cognitive function.

RSNA and ACR partner to help patients better understand their radiology reports

The new series touches on topics like the basics of reading reports, information on BI-RADS and LI-RADS, how to digest data specific to various anatomy, and more.