On August 3, 2018, the CAR will submit our pre-budget submission to the Standing Committee on Finance. Our major asks this year will focus on four areas: additional funding for modern medical imaging equipment, $625 million over 5 years; an investment of 3 million in medical imaging equipment in Northern communities to help with the eradication of Tuberculosis; an investment in a Clinical Decision Support system to promote better access to up-to-date medical imaging referral guidelines and a request for the government to take a leadership role in Artificial Intelligence in radiology research and establishing a framework for oversight.
We are hopeful that we will be invited to present to the committee again this year. This official submission will help the CAR to gain exposure for radiologists and to garner support for the advancement of the profession and supporting technologies within Canada.