Advocating in Washington, D.C.

The American College of Radiology represents nearly 40, 000 radiology professionals, and advocates tirelessly for them year-round at the U.S. Capital. Each spring the IRS sends a delegation of members and members-in-training to the annual ACR Meeting. The final day of the meeting, called Hill Day, is set aside for members to meet with their legislators at the Capitol and to take part in the ACR’s advocacy efforts.

The ACR’s advocacy work benefits us all – representing radiologists at the national level, but also providing resources at the state level. The ACR can help state chapters by developing calls to action that a state chapter may want to send out to members regarding upcoming legislation and can arrange site visits by Members of Congress.

To stay up to date with national legislative updates from the ACR, visit: Legislative Updates

To learn more about the ACR’s advocacy efforts, visit the RADVOVACY website.

To learn more about advocacy and its importance, listen to the RADVOCACY Podcast.

To get involved in advocacy, consider becoming a RADVOCATE. The ACR has introduced an advocacy initiative, the RADVOCATE Leader Certificate for those interested in strengthening their understanding and expertise in advocacy. To complete the program an ACR member must earn 20 credits within 2 years of registration. Upon program completion, members will receive a digital signature certificate that can be added to their social media accounts and signature lines as well as recognition at the ACR Annual Meeting. For more information, visit RADVOCACY.