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).

RBMA shares concerns over major Medicaid cut impacts
"It is almost a tidal wave of change from the federal level that is going to begin impacting state legislatures across the country. I think folks should probably be aware of that,” said RBMA's Kit Crancer.
Key radiology IT trends worth watching
In this video interview, Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine leaders discuss some of the biggest imaging IT trends emerging in 2026.
SIIM offers opportunity for imaging information champions
Education through the organization provides the knowledge needed for clinicians to work with IT teams to implement major system projects.
First ACC/AHA acute pulmonary embolism guidelines include new categories for risk stratification
The new guidance, the first of its kind, focuses on the importance of making a prompt diagnosis and providing care as quickly as possible. While some PE patients with mild cases can be discharged early, others may require an immediate catheter-based intervention or surgery.
AI-powered MRI evaluations predict STEMI outcomes better than existing risk scores
Researchers found that their advanced machine learning model consistently outperformed current risk stratification techniques.

Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains a new combined CT-angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA approval. The Alphenix 4D CT Insight Edition includes numerous radiation dose lowering technologies.

Canon introduces new combined CT-angiography interventional system

Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains the technology behind a new combined CT angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA clearance.

Canon Medical is launching new X-ray advances at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 annual meeting. This includes the advanced artificial intelligence Clear-IQ technology to boost diagnostic image quality of low-dose images, and the new Adora DRFi low-dose fluoroscopy system. Canon will also highlight the patented technology built into its premium mobile X-ray solution, the SOLTUS 500.

Canon shows new X-ray imaging advances at RSNA 2025

Sponsored by Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.

Canon Medical is launching new X-ray advances at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 annual meeting.

Video Robert Lookstein on mechanical thrombectomy beating anticoagulation alone in pulmonary embolism in the late-breaking STORM-PE trial at TCT 2025.

Mechanical thrombectomy beats anticoagulation alone in STORM-PE

Highly anticipated trial data comparing mechanical thrombectomy to anticoagulation alone for intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism showed that the more aggressive strategy improved outcomes.

The Penumbra thrombectomy pulmonary embolism clots extraction catheter displayed at TCT 2025. Photo by Dave Fornell

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%

Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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45% of seniors report longer wait times for care than 1 year ago, new RBMA survey finds

About 60% of those experiencing delays said they’ve struggled to find doctors who accept Medicare, the Radiology Business Management Association reports.

Radiology community mourns the death of a beloved management leader

His former colleagues say he was a "ceaseless champion for advancing the radiology industry" and that his contributions to the field "will be remembered with immense gratitude.”

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Radiology groups rail against additional tariffs on imaging devices

RSNA, RadNet, the RBMA and Japanese imaging leaders all recently spoke out against the possibility of more fees on device imports.

Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, chief executive officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR), explains changes to the ACR annual meeting designed to better engage members and to make radiology's voice heard more clearly on Capital Hill.

ACR tries different approaches to engage members and Congress at annual meeting

Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, explains changes to the ACR annual meeting designed to better engage members and to make radiology's voice heard more clearly on Capitol Hill.

Radiology Associations

RBMA shares concerns over major Medicaid cut impacts

Key radiology IT trends worth watching

SIIM offers opportunity for imaging information champions

First ACC/AHA acute pulmonary embolism guidelines include new categories for risk stratification

AI-powered MRI evaluations predict STEMI outcomes better than existing risk scores