RSNA to spotlight diversity, equity, inclusion during annual meeting
The Radiological Society of North America will shine a spotlight on healthcare diversity, equity and inclusion during its upcoming annual meeting in Chicago.
The Oak Brook, Illinois, organization announced more than 50 scientific presentations focused on these issues in an update shared Thursday. RSNA hopes the offerings push radiologists, administrators and others to reflect on their own practice and improve inclusion within imaging.
"The COVID-19 pandemic cast a spotlight on health inequities throughout the world and the critical importance of diversity and inclusion," RSNA President Mary C. Mahoney, MD, said Thursday.
Presentation titles include the "Impact of Race, Ethnicity and Insurance Status on Breast Cancer Mortality at a Safety Net Academic Medical Center," and "A Telerobotic Ultrasound Clinic Model of Ultrasound Service Delivery to Improve Access to Imaging in Rural and Remote Communities” among others.
RSNA 2021 is requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and mandating masks be worn in all indoor public spaces. Canon Medical recently came out saying it will not attend the in-person iteration of the meeting due to ongoing concerns with the pandemic and will instead beef up its virtual offerings. Canon is the only major exhibitor to cancel its physical booth, Radiology Business reported Thursday.
The 107th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place Nov. 28 through Dec. 2.
Matt joined Chicago’s TriMed team in 2018 covering all areas of health imaging after two years reporting on the hospital field. He holds a bachelor’s in English from UIC, and enjoys a good cup of coffee and an interesting documentary.