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A new report conveys the cumulative impact of ongoing challenges with radiologist residency positions, reimbursement, post-COVID-19 attrition rates and the aging of the population upon the persistent shortage of radiologists in the United States.

Looking for an enlightened approach to billing isn’t easy amid a sea of third-party payor excuses, absurd addendum requests and CT headers seemingly etched in stone.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Recognizing the daunting combination of increasing imaging volume and workforce shortages, these authors discuss key risk factors contributing to burnout and moral injury in radiology, and potential solutions to help preserve well-being among radiologists.

Refraining from expressing one’s political viewpoints in the workplace needs to be reemphasized.

In a recent interview, Samir Abboud, M.D., discussed new research examining the impact of generative AI in maximizing efficiency and reducing the time-consuming nature of radiology reporting.

With summer right around the corner, this author offers key principles for optimizing one’s time off.

There is something to be said for finding the sweet spot between hardwired ambition and consistent success under the radar in radiology.

Understanding and embracing a no-excuses approach to exercise may be more important than ever.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

In a review of over 1,630,000 office-based non-breast imaging Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) claims from 2022, researchers found that 39.5 percent of nuclear medicine imaging were interpreted by ordering clinicians.

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In addition to a variety of tools to promote radiology workflow efficiencies, the integration of the Gravity AI tools into the PowerServer RIS platform may reduce time-consuming prior authorizations to minutes for completion.

In order to help address the geographic, racial, and socioeconomic barriers that limit patient access to interventional radiology (IR) care, these authors recommend a variety of measures ranging from increased patient and physician awareness of IR to mobile IR clinics and improved understanding of social determinants of health.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Offering four key software-as-a-service features, the cloud-based enterprise imaging suite reportedly offers enhanced security and storage and facilitates streamlined radiology workflows.

How would you respond if you were asked for ‘five bullet points of what you accomplished last week’?

Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in February 2025.

Women with uterine fibroids and Medicaid coverage are significantly more likely to be treated with uterine artery embolization than those with commercial insurance, according to newly published research.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Reviewing current and emerging trends in imaging utilization and the impact of attrition rates and radiology residency positions on the field, researchers explore the future of radiology with two new provocative studies.

In light of increasing imaging volume, retirements and burnout in radiology, this author suggests that technologies such as portable X-ray devices may have a significant impact.

Could there be a simpler more secure alternative to the daily dance with password managers, VPNs, and authenticator apps?

Text messaging may go a long way toward reducing the costs and potential health repercussions that can occur with cancellations, no-shows and no-gos in radiology practice.

Catch up on the most well-viewed video interviews from Diagnostic Imaging in January 2025.

Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in January 2025.

In a recent interview, Amy Patel, M.D., discussed key points of emphasis for legislative advocacy in radiology, including long-term reform in Medicare reimbursement, improved coverage of breast cancer screening and mitigation of the ongoing radiology workforce shortage.

In order to flip the script on the impact of the radiology workforce shortage, radiology groups and practices need to make sound investments in technologies and leverage partnerships to mitigate gaps in coverage and maximize workflow efficiencies.