World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) has lauched its first online portal, which features the annual meeting's presentation videos, abstracts, workshops and plenary sessions.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has joined the ABIM Foundation and eight other medical specialty societies in the Choosing Wisely campaign. Choosing Wisely promotes wise choices by physicians and patients to improve health outcomes, avoid unnecessary interventions and make efficient use of healthcare dollars.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section has re-launched its Professional Development and Education Fund, which was created in 2001, and aims to support the advancement of molecular and nuclear medicine technologists through professional development that promotes clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) released a statement Sept. 16—the date of an FDA public meeting on the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM's) 510(k) report—detailing its opposition to the IOM's findings. The statement from Janet Trunzo, executive vice president for technology and regulatory affairs for AdvaMed, followed another critical review of the report issued in July from AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued a letter imploring radiologists to express their disapproval over reimbursement cuts planned for the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

The Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI) has reported a gift of $200,000 from the Phelps Family Foundation to support further awareness and education related to PET and PET/CT diagnostic applications.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) have decided to release their complete Online Digital Imaging Academy course to all ARRT-recognized radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy education programs in the U.S.

Two National Cancer Institute clinical trials group members—the American College of Radiology’s Imaging Network (ACRIN) and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)—are combining their cancer research program to form a single organization.