Newswise — Washington, DC — ACR 2016 — The Crossroads of Radiology® equips radiology professionals with strategies to optimize revenue cycles and practice operations in new health care delivery and payment models. In addition, the American College of Radiology (ACR) annual meeting inspires and mobilizes attendees to be a strong voice of radiology with elected officials.
“ACR 2016 integrates advocacy, economics and health policy into one pathway. In the changing world of health care payment policy, radiology and imaging professionals need to understand the challenges of the health care system and how to change it for the better,” said Cheri Canon, MD, FACR, chair of the ACR 2016 Program Committee. “ACR 2016’s many sessions present the latest information and activities involving new payment models, Imaging 3.0™ and the far-reaching efforts of the ACR Commission on Economics,” she added.
Below is a partial list of 22 ACR 2016 advocacy, economics and health care policy sessions. Optimizing Revenue and Practice OperationsThe Nuts and Bolts of Healthcare Payment PolicyEverything You Need To Know About AdvocacyThe Crossroads of Quality, Data and Informatics in Radiology Practice and Payment Models (Developed in conjunction with the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute®)Imitation, The Sincerest Form of FlatteryEconomics Forum — Part 1 and Economics Forum — Part 2RADPAC Off to the RacesLegislative Update and Capitol Hill PreparationsCapitol Hill DayMarkets, Value and CommoditizationMaximizing the Patient Experience in Radiology: Interactive Case-Based Discussions From PQRS to MIPS: What You Need to Know About New Payment Models for Radiology
ACR’s annual all-member meeting will be held May 15–19 in Washington, DC. The keynote address is being given by Ezekiel J. (Zeke) Emanuel, MD, PhD, an architect of the Affordable Care Act and a leading practitioner shaping the future of health care. Special events include Capitol Hill Day, with exclusive meetings scheduled for members to bring the “Voice of Radiology” to elected officials; the Body MRI Boot Camp and the Economics Forum. Sessions are organized into nine Knowledge Pathways, with more than 100 hours of continuing medical education (CME) programming. The five-day meeting offers special sessions for residents, fellows and early-career physicians. The Resident and Fellow Section will meet May 14–15. More information can be found in the ACR 2016 program schedule. Online registration is open.
About the American College of RadiologyThe American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care.
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