Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.

The measure to extend funding through Feb. 18 does not include any of the changes championed by physicians. 

The American College of Radiology pointed to screening exams as a possible area to enhance imaging access and utilization.

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

The college said the codes are related to X-ray contrast of the knee and ultrasound guidance, among others.

Brigham and Women's recently started using an electronic health record-embedded tool, resulting in many improvements for preoperative breast localization procedures.

The documents detail appropriate patient selection for image-guided percutaneous ablation along with post-treatment care and follow-up protocols, among other topics.

The American College of Radiology is among those dedicated to creating a more inclusive healthcare environment.