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).

ACR has concerns about nonphysician scope creep in radiology
Efforts to expand the scope of practice for these lesser-trained clinicians are increasing as the growing shortage of physicians becomes more pronounced, especially in rural areas.
ACR supports bringing back clinical decision support to combat prior authorizations
Alan Matsumoto, MD, chair of the American College of Radiology, explains ACR support for the Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act in Congress.
ACR says insurance companies gaming the No Surprises Act with ghost rates
Alan Matsumoto, MD, chair of the American College of Radiology, discusses rad support for a Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the federal government.
ACR says Medicare physician payments are unsustainable, urges congressional action
Alan Matsumoto, MD, chair of the American College of Radiology board, discusses how cuts over the past 20 years have lowered physician payments 33%.
ACR pushes for better explainability of how AI algorithms work
Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, says the organization wants to see transparent explainability of algorithms to increase public trust.

Strategic Radiology makes first foray into New Mexico with addition of 42-physician practice

Radiology Associates of Albuquerque was founded 45 years ago and boasts relationships across nine hospitals.

American College of Radiology loses fight with CMS over ultrasound payment restriction

Despite the denial, ACR said it will continue fighting “misguided proposed edits,” having scored victories a “significant” percentage of the time.

Minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure delivers relief to OA patients

Research found that 68% of patients who underwent a GAE procedure experienced significant reductions in pain and improved overall function.

FDA approves new radioligand therapy for PSMA positive metastatic prostate cancer

In clinical trials, the therapy reduced patients' risk of death by 38%, along with significantly decreasing disease progression.

FDA approves new therapy, complementary imaging agent for treating metastatic prostate cancer

Provider advocates praised the decision, calling it “one of the greatest success stories in nuclear medicine history.”

American College of Radiology issues call to action to stop ‘dangerous’ scope-of-practice bills

Wisconsin lawmakers recently passed the “APRN Modernization Act,” which would greatly expand such nurses' authority, ACR said.

SNMMI selects first Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Centers of Excellence

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's program was established to ensure that institutions adhere to the strict regulatory training, qualification and performance standards necessary to safely deliver radiopharmaceutical therapies.

American College of Radiology joins other medical societies in speaking out over Ukraine crisis

“The ACR and its members stand ready to assist and support our radiologic colleagues and other medical providers in Ukraine," the group said March 4.

Radiology Associations

ACR has concerns about nonphysician scope creep in radiology

ACR supports bringing back clinical decision support to combat prior authorizations

ACR says insurance companies gaming the No Surprises Act with ghost rates

ACR says Medicare physician payments are unsustainable, urges congressional action

ACR pushes for better explainability of how AI algorithms work