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)

New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates

Radiologists with Massachusetts General Hospital found that the selective use of cardiac CT and AI-based CAD evaluations could make a significant impact on patient care. 

SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care

Interventional procedures play an integral role in managing traumatic pediatric injuries nonoperatively, though specific guidelines for the use of endovascular interventions in this setting have not been fully defined prior to these latest recommendations.

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ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions

Boyd Hatton, MD, earns the honor for his three years of work with Kilimanjaro Mission Hospital.

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Radiology Business Management Association names 2 new leaders to replace retiring Bob Still

Longtime staffer Jessica Struve and association member Linda Wilgus will serve as co-executive directors under a new shared leadership structure. 

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ACR names 2024 Hillman Fellowship honorees

The Hillman Fellowship is named after Bruce Hillman, MD, who founded the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Honorees earn hands-on experience editing the journal.

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

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SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain

The Embolize Trial will test multiple procedures and assess any reduction in pain scores and medication usage.

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SIR 2024: UAE can eliminate the need for hysterectomy after postpartum hemorrhage

In a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, the procedure reduced hysterectomies by 94%.