Image quality is central to the accurate interpretation of medical imaging, yet it remains inconsistently defined and assessed across clinical practice. To address this, the ACR has developed the Medical Image Quality Assessment System (MIQAS), a standardized, descriptive framework that characterizes image quality based on its alignment with relevant clinical task requirements. This framework will serve as the image quality assessment standard for all relevant ACR programs, including the ACR Acc…
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The Economics of Radiology Education in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities
Radiology medical education in the United States continues to face complex economic challenges. Training programs in this field are expanding at an insufficient rate relative to demand. Despite decades old Federal caps on Radiology training positions, Medicare continues to be the largest provider of Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding by a wide margin. Recent increase in radiology case volume is contributing to burnout and aggravating the pressures on academic Radiology programs, further in…
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Early Imaging, Enduring Impact: Making the Case for Investment in Medical Student Radiology Education Within the Preclinical Years
Although radiology has become an increasingly fundamental part of modern health care, undergraduate medical education regarding radiology has not kept pace, and graduating medical students often lack radiology competency. Early integration of radiology within undergraduate medical education can help address this knowledge gap; however, despite the educational value of preclinical radiology education, there are significant economic implications to increased radiologist involvement in medical stud…
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Review of Artificial Intelligence Business Cases to Advance Towards Learning Healthcare Systems
Multiple barriers have been identified to developing a learning healthcare systems (LHS) including organizational culture, data systems and interoperability, funding and workforce limitations and regulatory challenges. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being explored both inside and outside of healthcare, with varying degrees of scientific rigor in the testing of AI applications. LHS and AI face similar implementation challenges, which presents an opportunity for synergy. By reviewing AI use cases…
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JACR Annual Awards 2025
The JACR relies on the long-term commitment of its authors and reviewers, who work diligently to bring the highest quality articles to our readers. Each year, the journal recognizes these contributors in the January issue and kicks off another year of excellence and innovation. JACR’s invaluable peer reviewers advise the editor-in-chief on the journal’s content and how submitted manuscripts could be improved.