Introducing the very first online issue of the IAC Newsletter. Just one more way the IAC is going green in 2010! If your laboratory has enjoyed the printed newsletter in the past, the IAC is excited to announce the delivery of our publication directly to your e-mail. Now in its new online format, the IAC Newsletter continues to reach out to imaging laboratories with information about IAC accreditation that will enhance the operations and level of patient care provided, with direct applicability to the accreditation process.

Every issue of the IAC Newsletter includes important accreditation news pertaining to the IAC as a whole, as well as news sections for each division containing the latest updates, changes in policies and procedures and other pertinent information.

We invite you to let us know what you think of this new online format. Our goal is to provide you with a publication that continues to inform and meet the needs of your laboratory. Enjoy reading this inaugural issue of the new and improved IAC Newsletter.

Sandra L. Katanick, CAE
CEO

IAC Receives Designation by CMS as Accrediting
Organization for MIPPA
The IAC has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to accredit suppliers seeking to furnish the technical component of advanced diagnostic imaging services under the Medicare program

IAC Testifies at FDA Public Hearing on Reduction of Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging
At the recent FDA meeting, the IAC emphasizes the role of imaging accreditation as a tool in reducing unnecessary radiation exposure from medical imaging

IAC Participates in Advanced Imaging Accreditation
Meeting with CMS
Senior IAC staff members attend an Advanced Imaging Accreditation kick-off meeting convened by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

IAC to Incorporate Measurement of
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC)
The IAC begins integrating the requirements for measurement of Appropriate Use Criteria into the Standards for each of its accrediting divisions

Maintaining Compliance
New IAC policy ensures continued compliance of all accredited laboratories through a required audit or site visit, in accordance with CMS requirements

Changes in 2010
Increased online communications, rolling application deadlines, Provisional Grant update, random audits and site visits and the move toward paperless submission

Board News: Changes in IAC Leadership
The start of a new term brings changing of officers for the IAC Board of Directors

Celebrating IAC: 20 Years of Laboratory Accreditation
After 20 years of service, the IAC rededicates itself to its mission

division news | ICAVL
	The Release of the 2010 ICAVL Standards Changes for ICAVL in 2010 CAMS: New Application, Updated Standards Introducing Gina Witt, AS, RDMS, RVT, ICAVL Associate Technical Manager 20 Years of ICAVL: A Wonderful Reason to Celebrate! ICAVL Accredited Laboratories

division news | ICAEL
	NBE Testamur Status Requirement Extended Until January 1, 2015 The ICAEL Welcomes New Board Member Introducing Sandra DePetris, RDCS, ICAEL Associate Technical Manager ICAEL Accredited Laboratories

division news | ICANL
	The Release of the 2010 ICANL Standards ICANL Incorporates the Measurement of AUC Into the Accreditation Program Laboratories Utilizing Emerging Technologies ASRT: ICANL Welcomes New Sponsoring Organization ICANL Accredited Laboratories

division news | ICAMRL
	Changes for ICAMRL in 2010 ASRT: ICAMRL Welcomes New Sponsoring Organization ICAMRL Accredited Laboratories

division news | ICACTL
	Changes for ICACTL in 2010 Dose Reduction Techniques in Cardiac CT ASRT: ICACTL Welcomes New Sponsoring Organization ICACTL Accredited Laboratories

division news | ICACSF
	Introducing ICACSF, the Newest Division of the IAC