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)

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Nearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing adverse events

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

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Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

Radiology Business Management Association launches imaging charity targeting underserved patients

The initiative pairs providers with Federally Qualified Health Centers, donating radiology services and gaining tax advantage in exchange. 

RSNA names board members; Sectra chief’s new role and more radiology leadership news

Plus, Hyperfine appoints a new CCO and UCSF welcomes its recently hired chief of interventional radiology.

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Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule offers positives, but still ‘disappointing’ cuts to radiologist pay

CMS is advancing a controversial clinical labor wage update but phasing it in over 4 years to minimize impact. 

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ACR 'strongly supports' suggested changes to colorectal cancer screening measures

Changes involve assessing the percentage of adults 45-49 who have had appropriate screening for the disease, the college said recently.

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ASRT announces changes to its continuing education delivery offerings

The move toward digital more closely aligns with the evolution of information-sharing, CEO and Executive Director of the organization Sal Martino said recently.

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Strategic Radiology teams with lobbying firm to represent private practices’ interests on Capitol Hill

The partnership comes as the Biden administration works on several legislative issues that could have big implications in imaging.