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Voice of Radiology Blog
3y ago
Joshua A. Hirsch, MD, FACR, FSIR, FSNIS, an Interventional Neuroradiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and recent American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI) Power Hour moderator, contributed this post.
During the ACR 2021 Presidential Address, Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, noted, “Health equity is very much in radiology’s lane.” As radiologists, we are presented with unique opportunities to make a difference in achieving health equity. How can we take the next step, beyond the reading room, to ensure all our patients are receiving high-quality i ..read more
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3y ago
Kenneth Tomkovich, MD, of Princeton Radiology in Princeton, NJ, contributed this post.
Gathering a larger data set of images related to COVID-19 and to other medical challenges allows radiologists to share and pool their knowledge. This can lead to better patient care. I believe this has never been more important.
The New Jersey/New York area where I practice was hit hard by COVID-19. I had friends and colleagues in China who were already caring for COVID-19 patients when the virus reached my town. They had shared their imaging findings and experiences with me. I saw what to look for, so I wa ..read more
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3y ago
Steven Don, MD, FACR, Chair of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Dose Index Registry Digital Radiography Subcommittee, contributed this piece.
The pilot phase for the development of the ACR Dose Index Registry (DIR) digital radiography (DR) module is underway. The initiative’s initial focus is to capture the state of practice nationally. Published research suggests that there is a 10-fold variation in exposure for the same exam for similar patients. The American Association of Physicists in Medicine’s Task Group 232 also showed a large variation in the recommended target exposure inde ..read more
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3y ago
Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, MS, FACR, Chair of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Lung-RADS committee and Lung Cancer Screening Registry, contributed this piece.
For most of my life, lung cancer has been seen as that cancer that you didn’t want to get, had no hope and was considered self-inflicted. We’ve ignored the evidence that addiction to nicotine isn’t just a simple habit that could be overcome with willpower. It’s been the leading cause of cancer death in the United States (U.S.) for a few decades now. Thankfully we’re at a turning point, and the face of lung cancer is changing, with ..read more
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3y ago
Amy L. Kotsenas, MD, FACR, American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Council Speaker, contributed this piece.
As I step into the role of ACR Council Speaker, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for all who have contributed to the success of our second virtual annual meeting. ACR 2021 included a robust agenda full of opportunities to engage with ACR governance, advocacy, health equity efforts and more.
The ACR Council worked tirelessly to consider 48 resolutions, adopting a total of 44. The vote to adopt Resolution 48 supports parental, caregiver and medical leave during training residents in diagnosti ..read more
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3y ago
Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, Immediate Past-President of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), contributed this piece.
Looking back on my time serving as ACR President, I’m proud of the more inclusive and member driven, highly engaged organization we’ve become. I am thrilled to be succeeded by Beverly G. Coleman, MD, FACR, the first African American woman elected as president of the ACR and look forward to seeing what we will continue to accomplish together.
In 2014, the ACR outlined a very critical goal, aspiring for all members to be universally recognized as leaders in the delive ..read more
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3y ago
Mohammad Naeem, MD, FACR, Co-Chair of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) General, Small, Emergency and/or Rural Practice (GSER) Network Military Subcommittee, contributed this piece.
In July 2020, I was tapped to be the 20th director of America’s most prestigious military radiobiology research facility, the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI). AFRRI is a unique national asset, celebrating its 60th anniversary this May 2021. The institute, under the command and control of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), is responsible for preservin ..read more
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3y ago
Syed F. Zaidi, MD, MBA, Chair of the Population Health Management (PHM) Committee of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Commission on Patient- and Family-Centered Care and Associate Chief Medical Officer of Integrations with Radiology Partners, contributed this piece.
The goal of population health management is to keep a population as healthy as possible, minimizing the need for expensive interventions such as emergency department visits, hospitalizations, imaging tests and procedures. Population health management requires healthcare providers to develop new skillsets and infrastr ..read more
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3y ago
Caroline Chiles, MD, Professor of Radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, contributed this post.
The American College of Radiology® (ACR®) has been working on research registries for more than 40 years, building expertise and resources as a preferred partner and center of excellence. Last week, the ACR launched its newest effort, the ACR National Clinical Imaging Research Registry (ANCIRR). The ANCIRR – pronounced ‘answer’ – provides answers to the critical questions we have, and positions us to answer questions that have not yet been formulated.
ANCIRR has the potential to ef ..read more
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3y ago
Arun Krishnaraj, MD, MPH, Chair of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Commission on Patient- and Family-Centered Care, and associate professor of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia, contributed this post.
The patient experience is ever-evolving. From new technologies to healthcare advancements, and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic, all who are involved in the care continuum have been challenged to adapt at an even quicker pace. During this year’s Patient Experience Week, April 26-30, I encourage departments and practices around the country to take a few mome ..read more