Search Tag: American College of Radiology
Radiology-TEACHES Wins ABIM Foundation Award
2017 29 May
Radiology-TEACHES, an initiative of the American College of Radiology, is an online portal that seeks to promote a better understanding of the economic and clinical benefits of appropriate imaging. The initiative has won the ABIM Foundation's Creating Value Challenge. The competition is aimed at recognising innovative ideas and projects for teaching... Read more
Key Traits of the 360-Degree Leader
2017 15 May
While the opportunities or ability to achieve full leadership potential may not be possible for each radiologist, the core leadership qualities of the 360-Degree Leader may be applied by anyone, at any career level, to better manage their team, stay focused on vision, and navigate difficult situations, according to an article in press in Journal of the... Read more
2017 SBI/ACR Breast Imaging Symposium
2017 06 Apr
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Updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria Cover New Topics
2017 09 Jan
The revised edition of ACR Appropriateness Criteria® now covers 227 topics with more than 1,100 clinical indications. Developed by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the new release features 7 new and 19 updated diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology topics. These guidelines help clinicians choose the most appropriate medical imaging exam... Read more
Take the Effective Communication Quiz
2015 17 Nov
Radiology reports are increasingly becoming more accessible to patients. As such, radiologists need to write well to engage and educate patients through imaging reports, without creating offense or confusion, according to an article published in Journal of the American College of Radiology . To help radiologists improve their communication skills,... Read more
ACR Releases New, Updated Appropriateness Criteria
2015 11 Nov
The latest version of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria ® has been released. The updated criteria help referring physicians and other providers make the most appropriate medical imaging or treatment decision for more than 1,050 clinical indications. Developed by expert panels of physicians from various medical specialties,... Read more
ACS Guideline: Screening Mammography from 45
2015 20 Oct
The American Cancer Society’s updated breast cancer screening guideline recommends that women with an average risk of breast cancer should undergo regular, annual screening mammography beginning at age 45 years, with women having an opportunity to choose to begin annual screening between the ages of 40 and 44 years, according to an article published... Read more
MIR 2015: Radiology Societies Step Up to Develop Radiology Leaders
2015 09 Oct
Worldwide there is a mandate for providing value healthcare, and radiologists play a key role in leading the team approach to high quality, high value healthcare delivery and population health. William Thorwath, CEO, American College of Radiology spoke at the Management in Radiology (MIR) annual meeting on 9 October about the need to foster radiology... Read more