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)

AHRA 2019: What it takes to become an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence

Earning the American College of Radiology (ACR) Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) designation can help imaging providers stand out among the competition—if they’re willing to do what it takes to achieve that goal. 

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AHRA 2019: How to identify, inspire the imaging leaders of tomorrow

Wendy J. Stirnkorb, CRA, RT (R) (MR), MRSO (MRSC), began her presentation July 22 at the AHRA 2019 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, with a few basic questions for the audience.

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AHRA 2019: Beginning things in Denver with a rockin’ good time

Rock and roll, inflatable instruments and choreographed dance breaks may not seem like they have much to do with radiology, but they were all present Monday, July 22, at the AHRA 2019 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

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Canon Medical Systems, AHRA continue annual Putting Patients First program

Canon Medical Systems U.S.A. is once again partnering with AHRA to support the annual Putting Patients First program, which awards research grants for improving patient care through medical imaging.

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Update: ACR cheers addition of key provision to surprise billing legislation

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has cheered the inclusion of a key provision to the No Surprises Act (HR 3630), new legislation designed to address the issue of surprise medical bills.

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6 can’t-miss sessions at AHRA 2019

AHRA 2019, the annual meeting of AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, begins in just a few short days. It’s time to pack those bags and finalize that schedule!  

Radiologic technologists’ salaries are rising

The average salary of a radiologic technologist jumped by 5.3% over the past three years, according to figures released by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

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ASTRO: Proposed radiation oncology APM can improve patient care

CMS revealed details for their newly proposed alternative payment model for radiation oncology on July 10. The American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) believes the model, with adjustments, "will incentivize higher quality, more convenient radiation treatments for patients and support their journey toward a cure."