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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New PET imaging method may improve assessment of arthritic joint inflammation

A novel PET imaging method may improve evaluation of joint inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients by targeting translocator protein (TSPO) expression in joint lining tissue, according to research published online in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

July 9, 2018

6 can't-miss sessions at AHRA 2018 in Orlando

It’s that time again! AHRA 2018, the annual meeting of AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, is just a few weeks away.
July 6, 2018

AHRA survey: Many imaging providers have not started CDS implementation

Many imaging providers have not implemented or started implementing clinical decision support (CDS) software, according to a new survey of more than 250 AHRA members.

July 5, 2018

Newest board members to officially take office at 2018 AHRA Annual Meeting

The Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) announced this week that the newly elected members of its 2018-2019 Board of Directors will officially be installed on July 23 at the AHRA 2018 Annual Meeting in Orlando.
July 3, 2018
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Most breast imaging facilities lack policies related to caring for transgender patients

Many breast imaging facilities in the United States lack policies that focus on providing friendly, inclusive care to transgender patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

June 21, 2018
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SNMMI backs updated ASNC guidelines on SPECT MPI

New 2018 guidelines for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) protocols on conventional and novel single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) for nuclear cardiology practitioners has received praise from the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

June 21, 2018

Carestream Taking Orders for Next Generation Mobile X-ray System at AHRA

Company Combines Diverse Imaging Portfolio with Commitment to Continued Innovation

June 21, 2018
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Radiology resident receives ARRS 2018 Certificate of Merit for educational exhibit

LeAnn Shannon, MD, a second-year diagnostic radiology resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, has been awarded the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2018 Certificate of Merit for her exhibit at the 118th ARRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

June 14, 2018