ACR Supports Joint Commision’s Radiation Risks Alert
The American College of Radiology on August 27 voiced support for The Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event Alert addressing the radiation risks of diagnostic imaging.
“In general, the ACR applauds TJC’s alert for its comprehensiveness and strong recommendations regarding selection of the right procedure and the right dose, creating effective processes, ensuring safe technology and promoting a safety culture,” ACR officials said in a statement.
New Data Shows Decline in Medical Imaging Utilization
A new analysis of Medicare data finds that spending on medical imaging continues to decline and that Medicare patients are receiving fewer imaging procedures. Learn More
MITA Now Includes Radiopharmaceutical Industry in Membership
With new membership MITA unites both halves of nuclear medicine. Learn More
CT Lung Cancer Screening Named Top Five Advance in 2011
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) named CT-based lung cancer screening amongst 2011’s top five advances in its annual report on progress against cancer. Learn More
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