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).

Society of Interventional Radiology joins others in urging Medicare payment for high-cost disposables
The resolution urges the AMA to advocate for separate payment for certain services using supplies priced above $500, as well as those containing high-cost equipment.
Creating real-time telebreast imaging that includes remote patient consults
Arlene Sussman, MD, medical director with vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with a remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and answer questions immediately.
Tampa General radiology rides out 2 hurricanes with strategic disaster preparedness
Raj Kedar, MD, chief of imaging, discusses how the hospital planned to continue operations last fall when faced with hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tariffs threaten imaging access for patients, RBMA warns
Radiology practices are already operating on razor thin margins, with price increases prompting calls for congressional action to prevent further damage.
Chinese radiology vendors dodge high tariffs with US-based factories
United Imaging and other manufacturers that have established American factories may remain insulated from the trade war.

Medical isotope shortage looms as 'unplanned' outage halts Mo-99, Lu-177 production

The root cause of the problem has not yet been discovered, halting isotope production for an undisclosed amount of time, according to SNMMI.

ACR challenges lack of transparency in Medicare Administrative Contractor coverage determinations

The American College of Radiology has joined 17 other provider groups in urging CMS to address poor stakeholder engagement.

Social media engagement, attendance drop when radiology conferences go virtual

After moving online, RSNA20 saw a 43% decrease in attendees and a corresponding 46% dip in tweets about the show compared to the previous year.

COVID-19 claims another in-person medical imaging conference

The Association for Medical Imaging Management is shelving its February show in Savannah, Georgia, citing ongoing challenges stemming from the latest variant.

The future of medical imaging? Connecting the dots from diagnosis to care

Radiology Associations

Society of Interventional Radiology joins others in urging Medicare payment for high-cost disposables

Creating real-time telebreast imaging that includes remote patient consults

Tampa General radiology rides out 2 hurricanes with strategic disaster preparedness

Tariffs threaten imaging access for patients, RBMA warns

Chinese radiology vendors dodge high tariffs with US-based factories