October 12, 2006 - ACR Chapter Executive Update


October 12, 2006

For questions and responses contact:
Trina Zeberlein
ACR Office of Chapter and Volunteer Development
1891 Preston White Dr
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (800) 227-5463, ext 4998
E-mail: tzeberlein@acr.org

ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

Reminder – Call for Nominations

The 2006-2007 College Nominating Committee will make recommendations for candidates to fill the offices of president and vice president; elected positions on the Board of Chancellors, Council Steering Committee, and College Nominating Committee; and four members in training and a private practice representative to the Intersociety Summer Conference.

Any member can forward recommendations for any of the elected or selected positions to the College Nominating Committee in care of the ACR executive office on or before December 30, 2006.

For more information on how to submit nominations visit the ACR Web site or contact Mary Jane Donahue at mjdonahue@acr.org or (800) 227-5463, ext 4902.

ACR Attorney Referral Service – Your Input is Needed

Because the ACR’s attorneys represent the College rather than individual members and because they are not licensed in all 50 states, their guidance to members who request assistance can only be general. In light of this, one of the services provided by ACR’s Legal Department is a state attorney referral service. The College has compiled a list of attorneys in each state that can assist ACR members with:

  • Review of contracts or medical staff bylaws
  • Consultation regarding business ventures
  • Clarification of state laws and regulations

Compilation of the State Attorney Referral List began several years ago and the ACR’s Legal department is taking steps to update and expand the list. We are seeking your input regarding attorneys in your state who have experience working with radiologists or radiation oncologists either in contract review, business issues, medical staff issues, fraud and abuse, credentialing, peer review, liability, or other legal matters or concerns. Your contributions to this valuable service are appreciated.

To recommend an attorney or law firm, please contact Leisa Good at lgood@acr.org or at (800) 227-5463, ext 4557.

Registration Now Open for ACR’s First Annual PET/CT Update

The ACR’s First Annual PET/CT Update is scheduled for January 28-31, 2007 in Boca Raton, Fla. Register today for the early-bird rate and save $50 off the member fee. This course is designed around four half-day sessions, leaving your afternoons free for golfing, shopping, or enjoying the sunshine. The course will be held at the fabulous Boca Raton Resort and Club.

During the meeting, you will earn up to 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and learn about exciting new PET/CT theory, technology, and practice, as well as what to expect in the near future. You will also:

  • Study under an internationally acclaimed faculty
  • Learn to maximize the oncology patient’s treatment through a successful team management approach
  • Understand the new National Oncologic PET Registry and its impact on reimbursement while learning the latest imaging technologies.

Click here to register for the course.

For questions call (800) 373-2204 or e-mail acrcampus@acr.org.

Please share this information with your members in any upcoming chapter communication.

Dues Information Sheets – Please Submit ASAP

All 2007 chapter dues information sheets were due back by October 1. If you've not done so already, please return an information sheet (one copy per chapter) by mail or fax ((703) 264-2093).

If you have any questions or need to request a copy of the information sheet, please contact Barbara Quattrone at bquattrone@acr.org or (800) 347-7748.

ACR Professional Bureau Interview Service at RSNA

Online registration for the ACR Professional Bureau’s on-site interview service is now available. The interview service will be available during the 2006 RSNA annual meeting, November 26-30.

The interview service is a valuable tool for physicians and medical physicists in the practice of diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation oncology to meet other well-respected job seekers and employers in these same fields.

Current users can activate their accounts and register for the service; new users can register to use the Professional Bureau and participate in the interview service. Job seekers then can search applicable listings and request interviews, while employers can search for applicants and schedule interviews. Registering early allows you to schedule interviews now while planning the rest of your time at RSNA.

Visit the ACR Web site for complete information and instructions. For questions about the Professional Bureau, please contact Alison Maedge at amaedge@acr.org

Please Share with your Members – Upcoming ACR Education Courses

To learn more about these exciting meetings, please contact ACR Campus™ at acrcampus@acr.org or call (800) 227-5463, ext 4040.

For a complete line-up of ACR meetings and to get important details regarding CME credits, visit the ACR Web site.

Please share this information about ACR conferences with your members in any upcoming chapter communication.