​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Radvocacy News​


Just Released RADVOCACY Newsletter Shares How to Participate Virtually in Hill Day, More
April 11, 2024​
​Members are encouraged to read the latest issue of the American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®) Radvocacy Newsletter. ACRA, Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) and RADPAC® — the College’s nonpartisan political action committee — share that members will find valuable information about Hill Day issues being discussed during ACR 2024, the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) annual meeting taking place in Washington DC. The newsletter includes how to participate virtually in Hill Day if not attending in person, and updates on state legislative issues. ​

If you did not receive the latest edition of the RAN newsletter, subscribe now to receive this valuable benefit, the newsletter is also available on the Radvocacy website.

If you have questions, contact Melody Ballesteros, ACR Assistant Director of Government Relations.


Capitol Hill Day ACR 2024
April 11, 2024​

​On Wednesday, April 17 American College of Radiology’s® members attending the ACR Annual Meeting will spend a day on Capitol Hill advocating for their patients, radiology, and patient-centered healthcare to their Members of Congress. ​

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RADPAC News and Notes
February 5​​​, 2024
RADPAC has closed its books from 2023 and is thankful to report another year of tremendous contribution support from members of the College. RADPAC raised over $845,000 from 2,110 contributors and ranked 5th out of more than 35 specialty physician political action committees in hard money raised in 2023.
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RADVOCACY Newsletter Now Available​
December 5​​​, 2023
The American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®) Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) and RADPAC®, the College’s nonpartisan political action committee, invite members to read the latest installment of the Radvocacy Newsletter. ​Read More...

Take Action Today in Campaign to Stop Impending Medicare Pay Cuts Your Fingertips
November 17, 2023

The American College of Radiology’s® (ACR®) Radiology Advocacy Network recently sent out a call-to-action urging American College of Radiology® (ACR®) members to contact their lawmakers and ask that they take immediate action to stop the 3.4% cut in Medicare payment included in the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (MPFS). Members already are taking action with more than 3,500 emails, 102 tweets, and 60 phone calls to Congress, but an even greater response is possible and necessary.

Members who have not taken action are asked to do so now. Read More...​

ACRA Places Advocacy Tools at Your Fingertips
November 2​​, 2023
The American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®) Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) provides American College of Radiology® (ACR®) members with tools and resources to help advocate at the state and federal levels. We remind all ACR chapters that the RAN exists to provide a myriad of resources and opportunities for involvement and support. Read More...

Radiologists Meet With Members of Congress During In-District Work Period
August 24​​, 2023
Members of Congress have an in-district work period every August, typically using most of the month to participate in constituent meetings and tour local businesses. For years, the American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®) Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) and RADPAC® have teamed to coordinate efforts to connect radiologists with their representatives.​ Read More...


Advocate in Action: Fatima Elahi, DO, MHA, Discusses the Importance of RAN AND RADPAC Advocacy
August 18, 2023

Fatima Elahi, DO, is a fourth-year diagnostic radiology resident who was awarded the RADPAC® Achievement Award this year. Dr. Elahi serves as the Vice Chair/Chair-elect for the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Resident and Fellow Section (ACR RFS) and as a board member on RADPAC, the College’s nonpartisan political action committee, and American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®) Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN). After Dr. Elahi completes her residency, she intends to pursue additional training in breast imaging and continue her work in the educational, advocacy, and equity aspects of radiology. She aims to promote patient and professional advocacy.  Read More...

ACR Member Advocacy Helps Increase Number of Cosponsors for HR 2474​
June 3, 2023

American College of Radiology® (ACR®) radvocates' participation in Hill Day 2023 increases the number of cosponsors to H.R. 2474. ​  Click here to read more. 


ACR Members Make Their Voices Heard at Hill Day​
May 11, 2023

More than 450 radiologists participated in the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Hill Day May 10, meeting with more than 250 congressional offices. The event is the College’s first in-person Hill Day since 2019, a result of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. ​  Click here to read more. 


RADVOCATE Awards:  Achievement Award and RAN Advocate of the Year Award
May 11, 2023

RADPAC®, the political action committee of the American College of Radiology Association® (ACRA®), and the Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) announced their award recipients at the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Click here to read more.


#ACRHillDay2023 Twitter Picture Contest Winners​
May 11, 2023

More than 450 Radvocates took part in the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Hill Day on Wednesday, May 10th. Radvocates spent the day advocating on behalf of patients and the radiology profession, while still having a little fun with the contest. You can read and view the winners here.