Since 1987, the ACR has accredited more than 35,000 facilities in 10 different imaging modalities. The ACR offers accreditation programs in CT, MRI, breast MRI, nuclear medicine and PET as mandated under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) as well as for modalities mandated under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Our streamlined application process has cut approval time in half, with accreditation evaluation typically completed within 90 days of image submission.
The Breast MRI Accreditation Program provides facilities with peer review and constructive feedback on staff qualifications, equipment, quality control, quality assurance, MR safety policies and image quality.
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The Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Program provides peer review and constructive feedback on staff qualifications, equipment, quality control and assurance, accuracy of needle placement and image quality.
The CT Accreditation Program involves submission of clinical and phantom images, dose measurements and scanning protocols. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for CT under part B of the MPFS.
The Mammography Accreditation Program provides peer review and feedback on staff qualifications, equipment, quality control and assurance, image quality and dose. Accreditation is required for all U.S. facilities.
The MRI Accreditation Program evaluates staff qualifications, quality control, MR safety policies and image quality. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for CT under part B of the MPFS.
The Nuclear Medicine Accreditation Program involves acquisition of clinical and phantom images and corresponding data for each unit. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for CT under part B of the MPFS.
The Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation Program (ROPA) provides third-party, impartial peer review and evaluation of patient care. Staff, equipment, treatment planning and records, patient safety and quality control activities are assessed.
The Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accreditation Program provides facilities with peer review and constructive feedback on staff qualifications, equipment, quality control and assurance, accuracy of needle placement, image quality and dose.
The Ultrasound Accreditation Program involves the acquisition of clinical images, submission of relevant physician reports corresponding to clinical images submitted, and quality control documentation.