Radiology Assistants and Radiology Physician Assistants
Radiologists work under a lot of pressure. Physicians who order imaging tests generally want the results as soon as reasonably possible. Additionally, with more physicians ordering imaging, from CT scans to MRIs, from mammograms to routine x-rays, the stress on radiologists leads to burnout. The Advisory Board, an organization of approximately 250 health care professional experts,…
Read MoreCollaborative Imaging Deploys Immediate Healthcare Technology and Processes in Preparation for the Coronavirus Outbreak
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to make its way into the U.S. – with now hundreds of reported cases – we are beginning to prepare for the possibility of outbreaks in our areas. We decided to take measures to avoid contracting the disease and even allowing employees to work from home. Even though the risk…
Read MoreCT, MRI Payments Plummet at Private Practices
In January 2020, the Journal of the American College of Radiology published the results of a study which concluded that Medicare reimbursement to both non-radiologist physicians (NRPs) and radiologists for their in-office MRIs and CT scans has decreased significantly since 2006. The researchers analyzed data they obtained from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Read MoreHow to Reduce Burnout Among Radiologists in 6 Steps
Radiologists remain a group of health professionals that are highly susceptible to the risk of burnout. Burnout rates among radiologists range from 45% for actual reported cases of burnout to 60%+ for those unhappy or dissatisfied with work. The exact statistics vary by reporting agency, such as studies by Medscape versus other health professionals, including…
Read MoreAs Subspecialization in Radiology Rises, the Need for Teleradiology Increases
As the trend in Radiologists choosing to subspecialize rises, the number of generalists in Radiology will continue to fall. This trend towards hyperspecialization in Radiology could potentially hinder patient access. This concern has led to the use of Teleradiology services. These services are being used to provide high-quality Diagnostic Imaging reads to under-served geographic markets,…
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