ACR Chair's Memo (monthly) – Chairman of the ACR Board of Chancellors Dr. James Thrall addresses a topic of importance to JACR readers. The column often focuses on specific ACR programs or initiatives.
Bits and Bytes (bimonthly) – Radiologist and IT expert Dr. Ramin Khorasani advises readers on implementing and using information technology as it relates to radiological practice.
Editorial (monthly) – The JACR Editor-in-Chief Dr. Bruce Hillman riffs on a theme of temporal interest, often taking off from the content of an article in that month’s issue of the journal.
Invisible to the Eye (bimonthly) – Educator and ethicist Dr. Richard Gunderman expounds on topics critical to the relationships among physicians and with their patients.
Legal Counsel (bimonthly) – Lawyer Gregg Reisman and his colleagues inform JACR readers about the impact of regulations and laws affecting their practices.
The Medical Physics Consult – Medical physicists ask and answer questions of topical importance. The column is edited by Drs. Mahesh and Hevezi.
My Best Idea/My Worst Idea (bimonthly) – Edited by department chair Dr. Laurie Fajardo, this column delves into the psyches of academic and community practice leaders. They expound on some decisions that worked out well and other decisions...well, not so much.
Opinion (monthly) – Guest authors address their interest or concern about an issue of importance to radiologists, physicians, or society at large.
Profiles in Leadership (quarterly) – This feature, written by Dr. Frank Lexa, recognizes the importance of leadership to the future of radiology and advises readers how to develop, encourage, and pursue leadership opportunities.
Reimbursement Rounds (bimonthly) – Zeke Silva, MD, writes timely, topical columns on the key reimbursement issues facing radiologists.
Residents' and Fellows' Column (occasional) – Radiology trainees address a topic of special interest to them and their future careers in radiology.
State Chapters (occasional) – This feature details an ACR state chapter initiative of interest to other chapters.
Technology Talk (monthly) – Feature Editor Mahadevappa Mahesh writes and hosts others’ articles about the capabilities of new technology and the safe, efficacious practice of radiology.
They Were Giants (monthly) – Radiology historian Otha Linton details the life of a renowned radiologist, radiation physicist, or radiation oncologist.
A View From Abroad (occasional) – Authors from Europe, Asia, and elsewhere comment on topical aspects of radiology or the health system in their regions, so that North American radiologists can consider the pertinence to their own circumstances.
The Voice of Experience – Authors share their encounters with significant practice problems and how they dealt with them. Each column includes a description of the problem, how the problem was addressed, and the outcome of the intervention.
Washington Watch (bimonthly) – DC-based Dr. Michael Pentecost focuses on major regulatory and legislative themes that might impact the work of radiologists or their patients.
Past JACR Features
The Bottom Line – Regular columnist Dr. Richard Duszak tackles aspects of financial management and the correct coding to bill for radiological examinations.
Utilization Rounds of the MGH – Dr. Carolyn Lee and her colleagues at the Massachusetts General Hospital advise radiologists and referring clinicians on the most appropriate use of imaging procedures for a specific clinical presentation.
