The Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends (NEXT)


The Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends (NEXT) is a program that evaluates the radiation doses patients receive during diagnostic x-ray examinations.  Each year the NEXT survey program picks a different radiological examination for study and then collects radiation exposure data from a sample of U.S. clinical facilities.  The ACR works with the CRCPD in protecting radiation workers, patients, and the public from unnecessary radiation exposure.  This cooperative program helps to ensure appropriate levels of exposure while protecting the quality of images. In support of this training effort, the ACR makes an annual contribution to the NEXT activities. 

The ACR looks forward to the evolution of the NEXT project and hopes the collaborative efforts on the NEXT project continue to ensure appropriate levels of patient exposure, obtaining highest quality images, and improving overall patient care.  Should you have any questions about ACR’s partnership with CRCPD or the NEXT project, please contact Eugenia Krimer Brandt at ebrandt@acr.org.