Search Tag: American College of Radiology

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Acr-data-science-institute-improves-ai-central-for-ai-transparency-and-enhanced-patient-care

2023 01 Dec

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is introducing an initiative to enhance transparency among the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape.   Through the ACR Data Science Institute's platform, known as 'AI Central,' physicians can now choose algorithms that have undergone a comprehensive performance evaluation. Manufacturers participating in...Read more

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Nicklaus-childrens-hospital-designated-acr-diagnostic-imaging-center-of-excellence

2023 01 Sep

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence ®  (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).   The DICOE program, which represents the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes...Read more

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Acr-2023-annual-meeting

2023 06 May

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Acr-2022-annual-meeting

2022 24 Apr

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Ensuring-safety-and-efficacy-in-adaptive-ais-for-radiology

2021 04 Oct

A recent article, published 30 September in the Journal of the American College of Radiology , explored post-regulatory pharmacovigilance issues associated with radiological practice AIs and strategies for choosing ideal solutions.   AI algorithms in clinical use are increasing. The US FDA has cleared over 100 commercially available AI algorithms...Read more

Health Management

The-serious-public-health-consequences-of-health-disparity

2020 12 Nov

As hospitals and clinics rebuild and reorganise from the public health and financial challenges of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there has never been a better time to address health disparity in medicine. The American College of Radiology is collaborating with patients and other health care organisations, to develop solutions to eliminate...Read more

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Swedish-american-hospital-adopts-powerlook-r-density-assessment

2020 19 May

“Installing PowerLook ® Density Assessment has helped improve the workflow of our department and also in the education of our patients about the importance of knowing your breast density,” Adrea Bennett, Center for Women Supervisor, Swedish-American Hospital Summary Swedish-American Hospital (SAH), a division of UW Health,...Read more

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Radiologists-benefit-by-direct-communication-with-patients

2019 19 Mar

Radiologists have long been considered “ doctors’ doctors ,” as they communicate primarily with referring physicians and other radiologists. A key reason behind this: radiologists expend much of their professional effort interpreting medical imaging examinations. They create a formal report to communicate the results of the examination with referring...Read more

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Patient-family-centred-care-in-radiology-training

2019 08 Jan

The much sought after 'partnership' between doctors, patients and their families or caregivers- named patient and family-entered care (PFCC) requires the cooperation and inclusion of all stakeholders in all aspects of the medical and health care decision making process. In a report published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, ...Read more

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Teaching-radiologists-machine-learning-ai

2018 11 Dec

Radiology is being transformed by the exponential growth of machine learning and continuously emerging technologies like deep learning, part of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in the imaging field.  Medical imaging and operations applications are transformed as new methods and algorithms are introduced into radiology’s daily practice. ...Read more

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Spr-2019-msk-imaging-course

2019 01 Feb

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Sbi-acr-breast-imaging-symposium-2019

2019 04 Apr

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Geraldine-mcginty-to-receive-thorwarth-award-for-radiology-leadership

2018 18 May

The American College of Radiology selected Geraldine McGinty , MD, MBA, FACR, as the 2018 recipient of the William T. Thorwarth, Jr., MD, Award. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of health policy and economics for radiology. The Thorwarth Award will be bestowed on McGinty May 21 during ceremonies...Read more

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Acr-2018-annual-meeting

2018 19 May

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Sbi-acr-breast-imaging-symposium-2018

2018 12 Apr

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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