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The ACR Appropriateness Criteria® (AC) are evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. Employing these guidelines helps providers enhance quality of care and contribute to the most efficacious use of radiology

The national health care agenda is increasingly focused on improving the quality and safety of patient care. Radiology practices must integrate value-driven infrastructure and quality-improvement programs. The resources and tools below will help guide you along the journey.

Practice standards are authoritative statements established by the profession for judging the quality of practice, service and education. Professional practice constantly changes as a result of a number of factors including technological advances, market and economic forces, and statutory and regulatory mandates.

Use of procedure standards will increase the applicability of clinical research among multiple institutions, in turn, increasing the value of research studies, particularly in the field of technology assessment. In the interest of creating strong, comprehensive documents, some standards were formally adopted by SNMMI in collaboration with other professional organizations.

NGC is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) External Web Site Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NGC was originally created by AHRQ in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans (now America's Health Insurance Plans [AHIP]). The NGC mission is to provide physicians and other health professionals, health care providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers, and others.

AHRQ is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Their web site provides a variety of resources including evidence reports, technology assessments, surveys, data projects, and research newsletters.

Contains information on general health information, health advisories for travelers, publications, and health statistics.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and CLIA

The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

NGC is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) External Web Site Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NGC was originally created by AHRQ in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans (now America's Health Insurance Plans [AHIP]). The NGC mission is to provide physicians and other health professionals, health care providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers, and others.

Includes general information on NIH, recent news and upcoming events, general health information, research reports, publications, listing of grants with contact information, and affiliated institutes.

Provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government.

OMH's mission is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Pending legislation, new laws and regulations pertaining to health care, information about HHS programs, and Congressional testimony by agency officials.

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion presents information on dietary and physical activity guidelines, health literacy, quality and safety.

Provides health data on all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the United States, counties, territories, and other geographies; comprised of more than 800 health indicators from public and private sources; and lets users map, rank, trend, and download data.