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{{Short description|Professional medical society representing radiologists, oncologists, and others}}
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The '''American College of Radiology''' ('''ACR'''), founded in 1923, is a professional medical society representing nearly 40,000 diagnostic ], radiation ], interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine ]s and medical ]s.
| name = American College of Radiology
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| motto = Quality is our image
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| dean = Paul H. Ellenbogen, ], ]
| vice-president = Deborah Levine, ], ] <!-- vice-president -->
| head = Bibb Allen, Jr., ], ] <!-- other head person's name -->
| head_label = Chair, Board of Chancellors <!-- other head person's position -->
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| website = {{URL|www.acr.org}}
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The ACR has 54 chapters in the United States, Canada and the Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology Societies (CARROS).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acr.org/Member-Resources/ACR-Chapters|title=ACR Chapters|website=www.acr.org|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref>
The '''American College of Radiology''' ('''ACR'''), founded in 1923, is a ] ] ] composed of diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, ] physicians, and ]s. It is based in ], with offices in ], and ] The college publishes ''The Journal of the American College of Radiology'' (''JACR'') and ''The ACR Bulletin''.


==Medical imaging accreditation==
==Appropriateness criteria==
The ACR has accredited more than 39,000 medical imaging facilities<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acraccreditation.org/accredited-facility-search|title=Accredited Facility Search|website=www.acraccreditation.org}}</ref> in 10 imaging modalities since 1987, including:
During the 1990s, the ACR undertook a massive project to define national guidelines for appropriate use of imaging technologies. The product of this effort is called the ACR Appropriateness Criteria (ACR-AC). The ACRAC were formally introduced during testimony by K.K. Wallace, MD (then chair of ACR Board of Chancellors) to the ] in 1993. Dr. Wallace indicated that the ACR stood ready to define a system of patient care guidelines for radiology to eliminate inappropriate utilization of radiologic services.<ref>{{Cite journal
* Breast MRI
| volume = 192
* Breast ]
| issue = 1
* ]
| last = Cascade
* ]
| first = P. N.
* ]
| title = Setting appropriateness guidelines for radiology.
* ]
| journal = Radiology
* Positron Emission Tomography
| date = 1994-07
* ] Practice
| pmid = 8208965
* Stereotactic Breast ]
| url = https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/lnsr8i3aui5bdjn/Setting_appropriateness_guidelines_for_radiology_OCR.pdf
* ]
| pages=50A–54A
}}
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== Specialized medical education ==
Following appointment of panel chairs in late 1993, the first panelists were selected during early 1994 and by spring, deliberations had begun.<ref>{{Cite journal
* ACR Education Center – located in ], offers specialized mini-fellowships in more than a dozen clinical areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acr.org/Lifelong-Learning-and-CME/Education-Center|title=ACR Education Center in Reston – the World's Best Practice Simulator {{!}} American College of Radiology|website=www.acr.org|access-date=2019-07-01}}</ref>
| doi = 10.1148/radiology.214.1.r00ja493
* American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) – The AIRP conducts five courses for radiology residents and fellows, and seven categorical courses for practicing radiologists and other physicians each year in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airp.org/|title=Home|website=www.airp.org}}</ref>
| volume = 214 Suppl
* Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) – The RLI offers leadership and business management training specifically for radiologists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.acr.org/Practice-Management-Quality-Informatics/Radiology-Leadership-Institute|title=Radiology Leadership Institute|website=www.acr.org|access-date=2019-07-01}}</ref>
| last = Cascade
| first = P. N.
| title = The American College of Radiology. ACR Appropriateness Criteria project.
| journal = Radiology
| date = 2000-01
| pmid = 10646480
| url = https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/4c3klp777487koa/The_American_College_of_Radiology._ACR_Appropriateness_Criteria_project_OCR.pdf
| pages=3–46
}}
</ref> Ten years later, the ACRAC are the only comprehensive North American practice guidelines for diagnostic imaging selection, radiotherapy protocols, and indications for image guided interventional procedures. They embody the best current evidence for choosing appropriate imaging evaluation and interventional procedures for a large number of clinical conditions.


== Publications ==
Further, the ACR has committed to continuously updating the content of these guidelines and has developed the human resources infrastructure to carry this out in the future. By 1999 there were 210 clinicians and scientists serving on 10 panels. These include 35 representatives from 19 specialties other than radiology. The 2000 version contained over 140 clinical conditions with 820 variants. Currently, the ACR website lists over 190 conditions with more than 900 variants.
* ''The Journal of the American College of Radiology'' (JACR)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jacr.org/|title=Journal of the American College of Radiology Home Page|website=www.jacr.org|language=en|access-date=2019-07-01}}</ref> – The official journal of ACR.
* ''ACR Bulletin'' – a monthly publication covering topics on radiology.


== Collaborations ==
==Mammography accreditation==
The ACR provides patient information through the website Radiologyinfo.org,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiologyinfo.org|title=RadiologyInfo.org|website=www.radiologyinfo.org|language=en|access-date=2018-06-14}}</ref> co-produced by the ], to help patients understand how various radiology procedures and radiation therapy are performed.
The ACR provides the only national accreditation program for ].<ref>{{cite web|last=U.S. Food and Drug Administration|title=Facility Certification and Inspection (MQSA) - Accreditation Bodies|url=http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/MammographyQualityStandardsActandProgram/FacilityCertificationandInspection/ucm114147.htm|accessdate=2014-05-29|date=2013-05-01}}</ref> The ] of 1992 requires all mammographers in the ] and its territories be accredited by a federally approved private non-profit or state accreditation body.


== Imaging 3.0 ==
==Political Action Committee==
ACR's Imaging 3.0 initiative is a roadmap to transition the practice of radiology from volume-based to value-based care. Four main focus areas of Imaging 3.0 include;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.acr.org/Practice-Management-Quality-Informatics/Imaging-3/Resources|title=Resources|website=www.acr.org}}</ref>
By 2006, the bipartisan political action committee for the ACR (RADPAC) had become the second largest medical specialty PAC - only four years after its creation.
* Integrated service environment – Integrating radiologists in the patient care continuum i.
* New healthcare organizations – Participate in the design, maintenance, and management of these new health care organizations, such as PCMHs, ACOs, and those yet to be formed.
* Patient-focused care – Ensure patients understand their options regarding medical imaging, offer radiology reports in terms, and provide basic education on imaging exams and preparation for them.
* A network of tools and services – Expert advice from leading radiology, technology, and business consultants.


== See also ==
In 2014, RADPAC raised eyebrows when it decided to support Sens. ] and ] in their efforts to beat back challenges from radiologists who are members of the ACR. The PAC's leadership noted that Alexander and Roberts are influential members of the Senate's ] and therefore the PAC wanted to preserve its relationship with these incumbents. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Drusch|first1=Andrea|title=Why Is the Radiology PAC Rallying Against Radiologists?|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/why-is-the-radiology-pac-rallying-against-radiologists-20140728|website=www.nationaljournal.com|publisher=National Journal|accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref>
* ]

==ACR Career Center==

The ACR also hosts the ACR Career Center, one of the largest job sites specifically for radiologists. Employers are carefully screened and recruiters are not allowed, making the ACR Career Center the best place to find a job. The site is meant to be a "user-friendly meeting place for individual employers and job seekers." In addition to the online resources, the ACR Career Center also provides an on-site interview service in late November.

The ACR Career Center was previously known as the ACR Professional Bureau. It began a dramatic transformation in July 2008 from a simple job board to a full service career center. One of the most notable additions is an E-Library of resources for both employers and job seekers to assist in the recruiting and hiring process, as well as provide advice for on the job issues.

==See also==
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Latest revision as of 03:33, 18 July 2024

Professional medical society representing radiologists, oncologists, and others

The American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1923, is a professional medical society representing nearly 40,000 diagnostic radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists.

The ACR has 54 chapters in the United States, Canada and the Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology Societies (CARROS).

Medical imaging accreditation

The ACR has accredited more than 39,000 medical imaging facilities in 10 imaging modalities since 1987, including:

Specialized medical education

  • ACR Education Center – located in Reston, VA, offers specialized mini-fellowships in more than a dozen clinical areas.
  • American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) – The AIRP conducts five courses for radiology residents and fellows, and seven categorical courses for practicing radiologists and other physicians each year in Silver Spring, MD.
  • Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) – The RLI offers leadership and business management training specifically for radiologists.

Publications

  • The Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) – The official journal of ACR.
  • ACR Bulletin – a monthly publication covering topics on radiology.

Collaborations

The ACR provides patient information through the website Radiologyinfo.org, co-produced by the Radiological Society of North America, to help patients understand how various radiology procedures and radiation therapy are performed.

Imaging 3.0

ACR's Imaging 3.0 initiative is a roadmap to transition the practice of radiology from volume-based to value-based care. Four main focus areas of Imaging 3.0 include;

  • Integrated service environment – Integrating radiologists in the patient care continuum i.
  • New healthcare organizations – Participate in the design, maintenance, and management of these new health care organizations, such as PCMHs, ACOs, and those yet to be formed.
  • Patient-focused care – Ensure patients understand their options regarding medical imaging, offer radiology reports in terms, and provide basic education on imaging exams and preparation for them.
  • A network of tools and services – Expert advice from leading radiology, technology, and business consultants.

See also

References

Scholia has an author profile for American College of Radiology.
  1. "ACR Chapters". www.acr.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
  2. "Accredited Facility Search". www.acraccreditation.org.
  3. "ACR Education Center in Reston – the World's Best Practice Simulator | American College of Radiology". www.acr.org. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  4. "Home". www.airp.org.
  5. "Radiology Leadership Institute". www.acr.org. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  6. "Journal of the American College of Radiology Home Page". www.jacr.org. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  7. "RadiologyInfo.org". www.radiologyinfo.org. Retrieved 2018-06-14.
  8. "Resources". www.acr.org.
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