American College of Radiology

The ACR has accredited more than 39,000 medical imaging facilities in 10 imaging modalities since 1987, including: • Breast MRI • Breast Ultrasound • Computed Tomography • Mammography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Nuclear Medicine • Positron Emission Tomography • Radiation Oncology Practice • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy • Ultrasound == Specialized medical education ==

• ACR Education Center – located in Reston, VA, offers specialized mini-fellowships in more than a dozen clinical areas. • American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) – The AIRP conducts five courses for radiology residents and fellows, and seven categorical courses for practicing radiologists and other physicians each year in Silver Spring, MD. • Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) – The RLI offers leadership and business management training specifically for radiologists. == Publications ==

• The Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) – The official journal of ACR. • ACR Bulletin – a monthly publication covering topics on radiology. == Collaborations ==

The ACR provides patient information through the website Radiologyinfo.org, co-produced by the Radiological Society of North America, to help patients understand how various radiology procedures and radiation therapy are performed. == Imaging 3.0 ==

ACR's Imaging 3.0 initiative is a roadmap to transition the practice of radiology from volume-based to value-based care. Four main focus areas of Imaging 3.0 include; • Integrated service environment – Integrating radiologists in the patient care continuum i. • New healthcare organizations – Participate in the design, maintenance, and management of these new health care organizations, such as PCMHs, ACOs, and those yet to be formed. • Patient-focused care – Ensure patients understand their options regarding medical imaging, offer radiology reports in terms, and provide basic education on imaging exams and preparation for them. • A network of tools and services – Expert advice from leading radiology, technology, and business consultants. == See also ==