The governing boards of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) have reached an agreement in principle for a strategic integration that would leverage the unique strengths of each organization and provide the potential for enhanced service to radiologists and medical physicists seeking continuing medical education, quality and safety programs and a strong voice in Washington.
The agreement in principle establishes a framework for the two organizations to realize operational efficiency, eliminate redundancies, and improve access to important educational content while maintaining the rich traditions and cultures of each.
Under the agreement, the educational missions of ARRS and ACR will be integrated, with ARRS taking the lead in developing and delivering scientific and educational programs for members of ACR and ARRS. ACR will focus its unique strengths in the areas of government advocacy, economics and health policy, quality and safety, and clinical research. “ACR and ARRS have worked collaboratively for years, and this bold step will serve to strengthen and unify our efforts even further,” said James H. Thrall, M.D., chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors.
“The guiding principle of the affiliation is to build on the complementary strengths of both organizations while adding value to the membership,” said John K. Crowe, ARRS president. Both governing boards will continue their respective roles and responsibilities with cross representation on each board.
source: ARRS
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