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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ASRT announces changes to its continuing education delivery offerings

The move toward digital more closely aligns with the evolution of information-sharing, CEO and Executive Director of the organization Sal Martino said recently.

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Strategic Radiology teams with lobbying firm to represent private practices’ interests on Capitol Hill

The partnership comes as the Biden administration works on several legislative issues that could have big implications in imaging. 

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The $40 million price tag of prior authorizations exposed in new study

Data presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology shines a light on the massive financial burden of prior authorizations.

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Imaging advocate warns innovation likely to languish if lawmakers don’t act on ‘breakthrough’ device rule

The policy is needed to ensure regulatory pathways keep pace with innovation, which is only expected to accelerate, one expert said recently.

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American College of Radiology proposes 5 imaging-related CPT codes for re-evaluation

The college said the codes are related to X-ray contrast of the knee and ultrasound guidance, among others.

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RSNA to spotlight diversity, equity, inclusion during annual meeting

The Oak Brook, Illinois, organization announced more than 50 scientific presentations focused on these issues in an update shared Thursday.

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Top medical groups release new appropriate use criteria for PSMA-PET imaging

SNMMI is among the many organizations that collaborated on the updated guidance for imaging prostate cancer.

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RSNA expects more international attendees this year after U.S. relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

The society said it has no plans, as of yet, to add new safeguards following the Biden administration's announcement on Monday.

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