Annual Mammography Starting at Age 40 Still Best Way to Saves Lives from Breast Cancer
The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and major medical organizations experienced in breast cancer care continue to recommend that women start getting annual mammograms at age 40. This approach saves many more lives than screening started at a later age or with less frequent exams. To mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women are encouraged to ask their health care providers about scheduling an annual mammogram.
“All women age 40 and over can benefit from annual mammography. Risk-based screening is a poor approach. Seventy-five percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer...
Source: American College of Radiology - April 13, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
ACR and SBI Continue to Recommend Regular Mammography Starting at Age 40
Washington, DC (Oct. 20, 2015) — As our shared goal is to save the most lives possible from breast cancer, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) continue to recommend that women get yearly mammograms starting at age 40. New American Cancer Society (ACS) breast cancer screening guidelines, and previous data used by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to create their recommendations, state that starting annual mammography at age 40 saves the most lives.
“The ACS has strongly reaffirmed that mammography screening saves lives. The new ACS guidelines show ...
Source: American College of Radiology - April 13, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Explore State of Breast Imaging at ACR 2016
Washington, DC — At ACR 2016 —The Crossroads of Radiology®, radiologists will gain essential skills to respond to questions from consumers, administrators and payers about conflicting breast cancer screening studies and recommendations.
“Breast imagers, in delivering the highest quality patient care, will be faced with questions about patient age groups and imaging intervals over the next few years,” said Cheri Canon, MD, FACR, referring to the recent Congressional delay regarding U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations and insurance coverage. “As breast cancer expert...
Source: American College of Radiology - April 13, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Outreach Committee Expands Radiology ’s Reach in Patient-Centered Care
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Source: American College of Radiology - April 12, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
ACR Responds to MEDCAC on Peripheral Arterial Disease Care for Seniors
Reston, VA — The American College of Radiology (ACR) — as a member of a coalition of leading medical societies — provided peripheral arterial disease (PAD) treatment recommendations to the Medicare Evidence Development Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). In addition, the coalition called for continued research in how to provide the best care for U.S. seniors with lower extremity PAD.
“Identifying quality health care and impacting the treatment of a disease that affects millions of Americans are critical,” said Anne C. Roberts, MD, FACR, ACR vice president and co-author of the multisociety r...
Source: American College of Radiology - April 10, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
NCCI to Delete Disputed Coding Edits
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has learned the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) will delete several disputed NCCI coding edits. The ACR appealed the edits implemented on Jan. 1, 2016.
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Source: American College of Radiology - April 1, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Entrepreneurship Expert to Deliver RLI Summit Keynote Address
Reston, VA — Leonard A. Schlesinger, DBA, MBA, entrepreneurship expert, Harvard Business School professor and author of the recent book, “What Great Service Leaders Know and Do: Creating Breakthroughs in Service Firms,” will deliver the Sept. 9 keynote address at the American College of Radiology’s (ACR’s) Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI) Summit.
Schlesinger, who has also served as president of Babson College, in Wellesley, Mass., the top-ranked college for entrepreneurship education — and site of the annual RLI Summit — will address “What Great Radiology Leaders Kn...
Source: American College of Radiology - March 30, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
How to Build and Lead a Strong Radiology Practice
Washington, DC — At ACR 2016 —The Crossroads of Radiology®, radiologists will gain leadership ideas, strategies and practical advice to master the complex business of medicine.
“The strength of your radiology practice depends on the strength of your leadership,” said Cheri Canon, MD, FACR, chair of the meeting’s Program Committee. “Leadership development — often not taught in medical school — requires recurrent reinforcement of distinct skills and tools,” she added. “Numerous sessions have been developed in conjunction with the Radiology Leadership Inst...
Source: American College of Radiology - March 30, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
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What We Can Learn From Our Customers: Perspectives From Three Non-Radiologists (and One Radiologist)
ACR’s annual all-member meeting will be held May 15–19 in Washington, DC. The keynote address is being given by Ezekiel J. (Zeke) Emanuel, MD, PhD, an architect of the Affordable Care Act and a leading practitioner shaping the future of health care. Special events include Capitol Hill Day, with exclusive meetings scheduled for members to bring the “Voice of Radiology” to elected officials; the Body MRI Boot Camp and the Economics Forum. Sessions are organized into nine Program Pathwa...
Source: American College of Radiology - March 23, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Strengthen Radiology Practice Management Skills at ACR 2016
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RFS: Career Development and MACRA 101
While on site, early career professionals, residents and fellows will receive a curated edition of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR). The special collection, tailored specifically for young professionals, focuses on fundamental professional, practice management and business applications that are often not taught in residency or fellowship programs.
ACR’s annual all-member meeting will be held May 15–19 in Washington, DC. The keynote address is being given by Ezekiel J. (Zeke) Emanuel, MD, PhD, an architect of the Affordable Car...
Source: American College of Radiology - March 16, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
ACR Responds to CMS Episode Groups and Draft Quality Measurement Development Plan
The American College of Radiology (ACR) submitted Comment letters on March 1 in response to two Requests for Information (RFI) issued on by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding CMS Episode Groups and the Draft CMS Quality Measurement Development Plan. The ACR offered recommendations to CMS-developed Episode Groupers and CMS’ draft Quality Measurement Development Plan as mandated by Section 102 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA).
ACR Episode Groups Comment Letter
ACR Quality Measure Development Comment Letter
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Source: American College of Radiology - March 9, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
FDA Approves New ACR Digital Mammography Quality Control Manual
Washington, DC — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the American College of Radiology’s (ACR’s) alternative standard request to allow mammography facilities to use the new Digital Mammography Quality Control (QC) Manual and Digital Mammography QC Phantom in routine QC of digital equipment. The new manual and phantom will aid in ensuring uniformity of QC testing.
The FDA requires digital mammography facilities to perform QC for approved imaging systems, according to their respective manufacturers’ quality control manuals. Approval of this alternative standard will enable mammography QC ...
Source: American College of Radiology - March 9, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Sharpen Clinical Skills to Enhance Patient Care at ACR 2016
Washington, DC — Radiology and imaging professionals will gain needed clinical education expertise to deliver valued-based care at ACR 2016 —The Crossroads of Radiology®.
“Emerging health care models are changing the way physicians make patient care decisions, whether in large academic medical centers or small rural practices,” said Cheri Canon, MD, FACR, chair of the ACR 2016 Program Committee. “The focus now is on achieving higher patient satisfaction and care quality, better population-wide health outcomes and reduced costs,” she added. “At ACR 2016, diagnostic radiologist...
Source: American College of Radiology - March 9, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
FDA Approves ACR MQSA Alternative Standard Request
The Food and Drug Administration last month approved an ACR request for an alternative standard that will allow facilities to use the new ACR Digital Mammography Quality Control Manual under MQSA. The manual is currently undergoing preparation for publication and should be available this spring.
ACR-accredited mammography facilities (and those applying for accreditation) will be invited to download the PDF manual at no charge; medical physicists associated with ACR-accredited facilities will also be allowed to download the manual at no charge. More information will be available in the near future.
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Source: American College of Radiology - March 7, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Summary of the ACR Stakeholder Meeting on Clinical Decision Support
The ACR convened a group of over 40 stakeholders (Appendix A) consisting of health care providers, medical specialty societies, industry and other stakeholders to capture opinions and viewpoints regarding the implementation of Section 218(b) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA).
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Source: American College of Radiology - March 4, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
