Advocacy & Economics

The ACR advocates on behalf of the radiology profession and ACR membership with Congress, federal agencies and state legislative and regulatory bodies.

ACR economics and health policy efforts focus on regulations related to radiology and radiation oncology payment models and reimbursements.

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COVID-19 Economic and Regulatory Updates

New laws offer financial relief to radiology practices economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Radiology Economics

Get information, guidance and analysis on economic issues relevant to the practice of radiology, radiation oncology and related medical fields.
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ACR Radiology Coding Source™

Feel secure about your coding proficiency with our online coding publication for radiology-related coding and reimbursement.
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Advocacy in Action eNews

Explore up-to-date news on economic, regulatory and legislative activities affecting radiology.
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Legislative Issues

Get issue summaries and bill-tracking information for multiple federal legislative issues the ACR is monitoring.
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Regulatory Issues

ACR staff actively monitors federal agency activity, responding to and influencing federal agency policies and regulation.
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State and Local Issues

The ACR takes a proactive approach to legislative and regulatory trends across the country and assists chapters with state-level legislative and regulatory initiatives.
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ACR Position Statements

Learn the official College position on a variety of important issues confronting the profession.
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Radiology Advocacy Network

Join members across the country who are ensuring that radiology’s voice is heard at the local and federal levels.
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RADPAC

RADPAC® is the political action committee for The American College of Radiology Association®.
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Radiology Blog

Updated weekly, the blog informs radiologists informed about economics, regulations and legislation that affect radiology.
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Advocacy 101

Learn what forces legislate and regulate the ability of healthcare professionals and health care systems to provide equitable, high quality health care to patients. 
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Rutherford-Lavanty Fellowship in Government Relations

The J.T. Rutherford Fellowship was founded to provide radiology residents direct exposure to ACR government relations activities.

Applications are due by Friday, August 26, 2022.

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Imaging 3.0

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ACR’s Imaging 3.0 initiative is a roadmap to transition the practice of radiology from volume-based to value-based imaging care. 

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Be MACRA Ready

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Get resources to help you understand what MACRA is, stay informed on its implementation, and take steps to thrive in new payment and delivery models.