Dispatches November 2023

This wrap-up features articles and links on several topics, including: 

• RLI Honors Weissman and Zaidi with 2023 Leadership Award
• Blue Ribbon Panel Examines Fluoroscopy Safety
• Army Radiologist Receives Prestigious U.S. Military Award
• ACR Members Urged to Complete AMA Survey on Costs, Payments
• HPI and DSI Research Predicts Rapid Growth in AI Medical Imaging Tools
• New Topics Added to ACR Appropriateness Criteria^®
• Animated Videos Help Patients Understand Lung Cancer Screening
• Neiman Institute Grant Applications Being Accepted
• 2023–2024 Call for Nominations Open for ACR Leadership
• ACR Education Center Offers Discounts on 2024 Courses

 U.S. Army Col. Mohammad Naeem, MD, FACR, at left, receives award from Jonathan Woodson, MD.

Animated Videos Help Patients Understand Lung Cancer Screening

Two lung cancer videos are helping patients understand screening eligibility criteria and learn how to participate in shared decision-making with their physicians. Aligned with the patient-friendly summaries of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria^®, the videos help patients determine whether screening is right for them and provide instructions on how to calculate smoking history. 

Access the videos.

Neiman Institute Grant Applications Being Accepted

The Neiman Institute Grants Program seeks applications for novel research that advances radiological practice, improves patient outcomes, reduces health disparities, informs the appropriate use of that care and demonstrates value to support adequate reimbursement to ensure access for patients.

Apply by Jan. 29, 2024. 

2023–2024 Call for Nominations Open for ACR Leadership

The College Nominating Committee has opened this year’s Call for Nominations for candidates to serve in roles in ACR leadership and governance. The committee is seeking candidates for election and/or selection for April 2024. The online Candidate Application along with the list of vacancies, qualifications and other criteria can be found on the Call for Nominations page of the ACR website. Deadline for completed candidate applications is Dec. 6, 2023.

ACR Education Center Offers Discounts on 2024 Courses 

Invest in your education in 2024 by attending immersive, hands-on classes at the ACR Education Center, which offers high-caliber courses and provides access to emerging clinical information in a variety of specialized fields. Participants are able to work through new and challenging cases with individualized faculty support. Early-bird pricing is available through Dec. 31. Applicants can take advantage of the lowest prices ever and save up to $600. Explore the full course offerings and register today.