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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SIIM, ACR hosting new AI challenge focused on pneumothorax detection

The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) and American College of Radiology (ACR) are hosting a new machine learning challenge as part of a collaboration with the Society of Thoracic Radiology (STR) and MD.ai.

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SBRT an effective local treatment for HCC patients

“The results of this research are extremely exciting, as it will significantly impact clinical care,” reported study author Mishal Mendiratta-Lala, MD, with the division of abdominal radiology at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.

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Many radiology residents unable to ID signs of child abuse

Radiology residents aren’t being properly trained to recognize signs of child abuse in imaging results, according to research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

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Short-interval follow-up MRI helps ID early stage breast cancer

The researchers analyzed the frequency and cancer yield of ACR Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) 3 lesions in patients who received baseline and non-baseline screening MRIs.

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Researchers detail MRI’s role in identifying early-stage breast cancer

Short-interval follow-up MRI is an effective tool for identifying early-stage breast cancer, according to findings to be presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2019 Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

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ARRS names Ruth Carlos its new president

The ARRS also presented Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, with the Gold Medal for 2019 during its annual meeting in Honolulu.

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Ruth Carlos named ARRS president at 2019 annual meeting

Ruth Carlos, MD, was named the 2019-2020 president of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) at the ARRS 2019 Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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ASTRO survey: Prior authorization frustrates radiation oncologists, delays patient care

Prior authorization practices are a significant problem that cause delays in patient care, according to a new survey of more than 650 practicing radiation oncologists.