The Moreton Lecture: Choices Faced by Radiology in the Era of Accountable Health Care

Imaging Informatics

“…The economics of healthcare, changes in the demographics of our population, and the rapidly evolving socioeconomic environment all contribute to a world which presents the radiologist with new challenges. New models of healthcare including Accountable Care Organizations are emerging (4) . Our profession must adapt; the traditional approach to delivering imaging services may not be viable.…”

Winter Is Coming

“…The alternatives to reform are clearly worse [14]. The ACR's proactive message must be reiterated and reinforced.…”

Citizenship in Radiology: Defining a Concept and Proposing Its Measure

“…In a recent campaign soliciting financial donations for the ACRIN ® research fund, for instance, only about 100 individual ACR members made contributions, despite the fact that support for research and development are critical to technological advances that will shape the future of our specialty [2]. Health care reform measures have and continue to target radiology for reimbursement cuts [3]. Therefore, support for the Radiology Advocacy Alliance Political Action Committee, the political advocacy arm of the ACR, is critical [4].…”