ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Feedback and Commenting Updated June 14, 2017

Final Rule and External Review We recognize that some AUC development processes could invite public comment. While we believe this would be appropriate, we do not believe we should establish this as a requirement for the development of AUC by a qualified PLE. We do however believe that public transparency of the resulting AUC and the corresponding evidence base is critical to this program. In order to be a qualified PLE, the PLE must post AUC on their Web site in the public domain that allows all developed AUC to be reviewed by all stakeholders. -Federal Register, Vol. 80, No. 220, Monday, November 16, 2015, Rules and Regulations, Page 71109

AC Feedback and ACR as a qPLE We have systems to receive feedback on the AC topics and are considering how to track industry and patient inputs through this process. - American College of Radiology, Application to qualify as a provider-led entity, submitted December 7, 2015, page 14

Principles for Feedback and Commenting Feedback can be received at any time through the ACR web site. Those commenting must register on the ACR web site with a valid email address so we can validate the comment/feedback or clarify the suggestion. Comments and feedback will be collated and considered at specific times in the AC development or revision process.

Process for Feedback and Commenting Register and/or sign on to ACR web site Go to the Advance Search page using the “button” On the Advance Search page, click the “Feedback” button For general comments, just enter in the comments. For specific suggestions, select the panel, topic, variant, procedure as appropriate so ACR is certain to which AC or part of an AC, you are referring. Please put your contact information in the general comments should you want a specific response or question answered. If you are commenting on behalf of an organization, the organization’s name and contact information as well as your contact information will be helpful. Be sure to click on the “Submit” button before leaving the page

Click on the “Advanced Search” Button If you haven’t logged into the ACR site, you will be asked to do so when you click on the advanced search button Go to www.acr.org/ac Click on the “Advanced Search” Button

ACR AC Advanced Search Page To enter your feedback, please click the “Feedback” button. You must be logged in to access this page

ACR AC Feedback Page General Comments and Contact Information Provide your specific feedback or comment, in detail here. If you have references, please include the citations. Use these drop down menus to specify the panel, topic, variant, or procedure you wish to comment on Be sure to click on the “Submit” button before leaving the page