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Released: 1-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EDT
ACR Chair Tells House Subcommittee to Fund Modern Low-Dose Medical Radiation Research
American College of Radiology (ACR)

James A. Brink, MD, FACR, told the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy today that medical imaging and radiation oncology save lives.

Released: 11-Oct-2017 12:05 PM EDT
ACR Appropriateness Criteria Add Topics, Increase Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Scenarios
American College of Radiology (ACR)

Radiologists can enhance the quality and effectiveness of care with the newest release of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria®. The latest edition covers 178 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics with 890 clinical variants. Diagnostic imaging topics now cover 1,570 clinical scenarios.

Released: 5-Oct-2017 7:05 AM EDT
JACR Seeks New Editor in Chief
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The search is underway for a new Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®) editor in chief — one who will maintain its scientific quality and set its future direction.

Released: 7-Sep-2017 7:05 AM EDT
ACR Releases New Core LI-RADS for US Imaging
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) refined its standardized system for liver cancer screening and surveillance ultrasound imaging exams. These changes can help improve communication with referring clinicians and raise the quality of patient care, education and research.

Released: 24-Aug-2017 10:00 AM EDT
Get Equipped to Overcome Radiology Practice Challenges
American College of Radiology (ACR)

Radiologists and medical imaging business managers will learn strategies to overcome professional challenges in reimbursement, practice sustainability and demonstrating value at the ACR-RBMA Practice Leaders Forum.

Released: 10-Aug-2017 1:05 PM EDT
New, Revised Guidance Documents Cover 35 Radiology Topics
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) developed 3 new guidance documents and revised 32 others to advance the science of radiology and improve the quality of service to patients.

Released: 8-Aug-2017 7:05 AM EDT
ACR: Strengthening Patient-Centered Care Education
American College of Radiology (ACR)

Members of the new Education Committee of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Commission on Patient- and Family-Centered Care are developing educational resources and tools to encourage radiology professionals to lead patient engagement and improve patient experience and satisfaction.

Released: 27-Jul-2017 10:55 AM EDT
Secure Strategies to Continuously Improve Quality in Radiology Practices
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Annual Conference on Quality and Safety helps radiology practices add value through cost-effective service quality improvement.

Released: 18-Jul-2017 8:50 AM EDT
ACR Works With ASTRO and AAPM to Update Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics Guidance
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) collaborated with professional medical societies to update guidance to promote safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic radiology use.

Released: 12-Jul-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Get Updated Contrast Media in Imaging Manual
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) revised its authoritative guide for the safe and effective use of contrast media.

10-Jul-2017 10:05 AM EDT
ACR Statement: Virtual Colonoscopy Insurance Coverage Greatly Boosts Colorectal Cancer Screening
American College of Radiology (ACR)

A study published July 11 in Radiology shows that insurance coverage for virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) improves colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates by almost 50 percent.

Released: 6-Jul-2017 1:05 PM EDT
New LI-RADS for CT and MR Imaging Available
American College of Radiology (ACR)

Radiologists can improve their consistency of interpreting and reporting CT and MR imaging of liver cancer with a new version of the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS®).

Released: 13-Jun-2017 12:05 PM EDT
Scholarships Awarded to Residents, Fellows to Attend RLI Summit
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI) awarded scholarships to 10 radiology residents and fellows to attend the 2017 RLI Summit. Attendees will learn how to combine high-quality clinical care with smart organizational and strategic skills to thrive in emerging health care delivery and payment models.

   
Released: 8-Jun-2017 6:05 AM EDT
IDEAS Study Spurs Related Research to Impact Dementia Care
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The milestone Imaging Dementia – Evidence for Amyloid Scanning (IDEAS) Study is working with government and academic researchers to launch three add-on studies to expand the impact of the core study where more than 18,000 people with cognitive decline but an unclear diagnosis will receive an amyloid PET scan.

6-Jun-2017 3:05 PM EDT
Breast Cancer Special Report in NEJM Shows Why Women 40-49 Should Get Regular Mammograms
American College of Radiology (ACR)

Lannin and Wang, published June 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that younger women of screening age are more likely to develop aggressive breast cancers than older women. This added risk reinforces why women should start annual mammography screening at age 40.

Released: 24-May-2017 3:05 PM EDT
ACR Announces New Officers
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Council elected Alan D. Kaye, MD, FACR, president and Lawrence A. Liebscher, MD, FACR, vice president. Kaye and Liebscher are among several new leaders taking office during ACR 2017 — The Crossroads of Radiology® held May 21–25 in Washington, DC.

19-May-2017 12:45 PM EDT
ACR Foundation Presents Global Humanitarian Awards
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology Foundation (ACRF) presented its Global Humanitarian Award to Barry B. Goldberg, MD, FACR (individual); Andean Health and Development and ASRT Foundation (groups); and Ann Polin (nonradiologist).

19-May-2017 12:45 PM EDT
Improve Patient-Engagement Skills With Free ACR Online Resource
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The new American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiologist’s Toolkit for Patient- and Family-Centered Care offers online practice-specific resources to help radiologists enhance patient engagement skills and offer more patient-centered care.

19-May-2017 12:45 PM EDT
American College of Radiology Bestows Highest Honors
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors (BOC) presented its highest honor—the Gold Medal—to three pioneering innovators during ACR 2017 — The Crossroads of Radiology® May 21–25 in Washington, DC.

19-May-2017 12:40 PM EDT
American College of Radiology Recognizes New Fellows
American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) inducted 134 new Fellows — an honor achieved by only 10 percent of members — during the ACR 2017 — The Crossroads of Radiology® meeting held from May 21–25 in Washington, D.C.



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