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WEBThe JACR and ACR Bulletin provide topics relevant to the practice of radiology and information about the College's services and members. Readers receive in-depth information about the profession including research, advocacy efforts, the latest technology, and education courses.
ACR Appropriateness Criteria - American College of Radiology
WEBJan 1, 2024 · The ACR Appropriateness Criteria® (AC) are evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. Employing these guidelines helps providers enhance quality of care and contribute ...
New ACR Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines call for earlier …
WEBMay 3, 2023 · New American College of Radiology ® (ACR ®) breast cancer screening guidelines now call for all women — particularly Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women — to have risk assessment by age 25 to determine if screening earlier than age 40 is needed. The ACR continues to recommend annual screening starting at age 40 for women of average risk, but earlier and more intensive screening for high ...
Practice Parameters and Technical Standards - American …
WEBThe American College of Radiology will periodically define new practice parameters and technical standards for radiologic practice to help advance the science of radiology and to improve the quality of service to patients throughout the United States.
American College of Radiology Releases New and Updated ACR ...
WEBReston, VA (April 26, 2021) — The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) today released an update to its ACR Appropriateness Criteria® (ACR AC), which includes 211 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics with more than 1,000 clinical variants covering approximately 1,900 clinical scenarios.
Research - American College of Radiology
WEBThe ACR is committed to conducting scientific and health policy research that produces continual innovation essential for the well-being of patients and that advances the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology.
About ACR | American College of Radiology
WEBFounded in 1923, the American College of Radiology ® is at the forefront of radiology evolution, representing more than 41,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists.. Mission. ACR is the voice of our members, empowering them to serve patients and society by advancing the practice and science of radiological care.
American College of Radiology releases new and updated …
WEBOct 10, 2023 · The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) released an update to its ACR Appropriateness Criteria® (ACR AC), which includes 233 diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology topics with more than 1,100 clinical variants covering more than 3,000 clinical scenarios. The update includes nine new and nine revised topics. All topics include a narrative, evidence table and a literature search ...
Journal of the American College of Radiology
WEBThe JACR ® is the profession's only peer-reviewed journal focused on health services and policy, clinical practice management, training and education, data science, and leadership. Through high-quality articles and digital extras, the Journal aims to engage readers in a dialogue that ultimately benefits patient care.
Member Resources - American College of Radiology
WEBComprised of nearly 40,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists and medical physicists, members benefit from a suite of services including advocacy, economics, informatics, education, research, and quality and safety.