The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) recently joined the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Radiology Health Equity Coalition, an alliance of 11 organizations with the goal of improving healthcare equity in radiology.
The ACR established the coalition in 2022 to address disparity and inequity issues in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple studies have shown that the pandemic exacerbated racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities that prevent underserved populations from receiving optimal care.
The ASRT is a member of the coalition's mobilization team, which helps define the coalition's goals and develops plans for future initiatives.
