Health equity
Health equity
Access news coverage, original research and educational resources related to current issues and ongoing health care equity efforts in the field of radiology.
Health equity in radiology
RSNA's Health Equity Committee (HEC) develops projects and resources to advance health equity, including grassroots community initiatives and relevant programming, including educational sessions, exhibits and scientific presentations for the RSNA annual meeting. The committee uses a scientific, measured, results-oriented approach to reduce imaging disparities, and encourages RSNA members to champion this work in their communities.
"One of the goals of this committee is to advance the knowledge in health disparities and health equity and share best practices while building a community of radiologists leading these efforts," said Efren J. Flores, MD, co-chair of the HEC and associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham Radiology vice chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, both in Boston.
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RSNA takes action
Explore RSNA's ongoing efforts and contributions toward addressing health care disparities and achieving better health outcomes for all.
Authors present a compelling history that connects the low representation of Black radiologists in the U.S. to the persistent health disparities in Black communities that are evident today. RadioGraphics Jan. 12, 2023.
Since 2022, the R&E Foundation has awarded over $830,000 in grant funding for projects related to health equity and health care disparities. Projects include community support for lung cancer screening, debiasing image-based AI models, addressing disparities in HCC, sustainability of a pilot ride-share intervention and improving osteoporosis screening. Emerging Issues grants enable rapid funding to address urgent issues that threaten the health of disparate populations.
Jinel A. Scott, MD, examines the RadioGraphics article "How We Got Here: The Legacy of Anti-Black Discrimination in Radiology." RadioGraphics Jan. 12, 2023.
Supported by RSNA’s Health Equity Committee, Southwest Organizing Project’s (SWOP) Healthy Southwest, “Walk With a Doc” series is part of RSNA’s ongoing effort to promote health equity and access to care. Weekly walks are planned, covering a variety of health topics June through October in Chicago.
With the help of two key RSNA groups—the Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Health Equity Committee—RSNA commits to prioritizing its DEI-related values and goals throughout the organization and to creating a radiology community that is inclusive, equitable and diverse. RadioGraphics March 2, 2023.
RSNA supports the Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC). RHEC is a multi-society initiative that encourages and empowers radiologists to improve equity across health care. This guide demonstrates how radiology professionals, imaging practices and health care institutions can advance image equity in underserved communities.
RSNA takes action
Explore RSNA's ongoing efforts and contributions toward addressing health care disparities and achieving better health outcomes for all.
Authors present a compelling history that connects the low representation of Black radiologists in the U.S. to the persistent health disparities in Black communities that are evident today. RadioGraphics Jan. 12, 2023.
Since 2022, the R&E Foundation has awarded over $830,000 in grant funding for projects related to health equity and health care disparities. Projects include community support for lung cancer screening, debiasing image-based AI models, addressing disparities in HCC, sustainability of a pilot ride-share intervention and improving osteoporosis screening. Emerging Issues grants enable rapid funding to address urgent issues that threaten the health of disparate populations.
Jinel A. Scott, MD, examines the RadioGraphics article "How We Got Here: The Legacy of Anti-Black Discrimination in Radiology." RadioGraphics Jan. 12, 2023.
Supported by RSNA’s Health Equity Committee, Southwest Organizing Project’s (SWOP) Healthy Southwest, “Walk With a Doc” series is part of RSNA’s ongoing effort to promote health equity and access to care. Weekly walks are planned, covering a variety of health topics June through October in Chicago.
With the help of two key RSNA groups—the Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Health Equity Committee—RSNA commits to prioritizing its DEI-related values and goals throughout the organization and to creating a radiology community that is inclusive, equitable and diverse. RadioGraphics March 2, 2023.
RSNA supports the Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC). RHEC is a multi-society initiative that encourages and empowers radiologists to improve equity across health care. This guide demonstrates how radiology professionals, imaging practices and health care institutions can advance image equity in underserved communities.
Health equity research
Find research on screening, preventative care access and health outcomes.
Radiology: Imaging Cancer, Jan. 19, 2024
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Daily Bulletin Nov. 29, 2022
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Radiology: Imaging Cancer July 17, 2020
Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging Nov. 17, 2022
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RadioGraphics Jan. 6, 2022
Health equity research
Find research on screening, preventative care access and health outcomes.
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Radiology: Imaging Cancer, Jan. 19, 2024
RSNA News March 14, 2023
RSNA News Dec. 20, 2022
RSNA News Oct. 17, 2022
RSNA News Oct. 11, 2022
Daily Bulletin Nov. 29, 2022
Daily Bulletin Nov. 29, 2022
Daily Bulletin Dec. 1, 2022
Radiology: Imaging Cancer July 17, 2020
Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging Nov. 17, 2022
Radiology: Artificial Intelligence June 22, 2022
RadioGraphics Jan. 6, 2022
Health equity education
Find webinars, podcasts and other educational resources focused on health equity.
Drs. Wei Yang and John Scheel share their dedication to improve early detection of breast cancer and flatten the cancer curve globally. They focus on providing equitable care and training for international and underserved communities to boost health care access worldwide. This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. RadioGraphics Sept. 19, 2023
In this one-hour webinar, radiology professionals committed to health equity clarify radiology’s role in the value-based health care era and evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that can transform the future of health care.
Routine screening for breast, colon and lung cancer is one of the most effective ways to reduce cancer mortality at the population level. Yet not all segments of the U.S. population benefit from these important screening tools equitably. RSNA News April 7, 2023
Despite the increased use of screening mammography over the past 30 years, it remains underutilized. It is estimated that only half of eligible women in the U.S. get the exam despite evidence that screening mammography reduces breast cancer mortality. RSNA News Oct. 17, 2022
View health equity and DEI sessions from RSNA 2023 to advance your understanding of health disparities, health equity and best practices.
Health equity education
Find webinars, podcasts and other educational resources focused on health equity.
Drs. Wei Yang and John Scheel share their dedication to improve early detection of breast cancer and flatten the cancer curve globally. They focus on providing equitable care and training for international and underserved communities to boost health care access worldwide. This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. RadioGraphics Sept. 19, 2023
In this one-hour webinar, radiology professionals committed to health equity clarify radiology’s role in the value-based health care era and evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that can transform the future of health care.
Routine screening for breast, colon and lung cancer is one of the most effective ways to reduce cancer mortality at the population level. Yet not all segments of the U.S. population benefit from these important screening tools equitably. RSNA News April 7, 2023
Despite the increased use of screening mammography over the past 30 years, it remains underutilized. It is estimated that only half of eligible women in the U.S. get the exam despite evidence that screening mammography reduces breast cancer mortality. RSNA News Oct. 17, 2022
View health equity and DEI sessions from RSNA 2023 to advance your understanding of health disparities, health equity and best practices.