Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

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1	American College of Cardiology The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care—through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines—and to influence health care policy.	505
2	American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), incorporated in June 1975, is an independent, nonprofit organization that administers examinations and awards credentials in the areas of diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, vascular interpretation and vascular technology.	574
3	American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) was officially established as a multidisciplinary organization in 1952 when the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis was in its infancy. Medical pioneers recognized the potential of this fast-growing imaging modality and agreed on the need to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research.	500
4	American College of Radiology The 32,000 members of the American College of Radiology include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. For over three quarters of a century, the ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it.	472
5	American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists ACOG national officers; ACOG strategic plan; ACOG's scope of practice; ACOG governance structure; bylaws; committee descriptions; code of ethics; and history.	476
6	Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories Accreditation is a voluntary process, although reimbursement policies have been enacted throughout the United States by Medicare and other providers that require ICAEL Accreditation. This website provides access to general information, technical articles, reimbursement policies, and a list of accredited laboratories for the ICAEL.	542
7	Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditationof Vascular Laboratories Accreditation is a voluntary process, although reimbursement policies have been enacted throughout the United States by Medicare and other providers that require ICAVL Accreditation. This website provides access to general information, technical articles, reimbursement policies, and a list of accredited laboratories for the ICAVL.	601
8	Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 16,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.	497