Richard Duszak, MD, and Mina Makary, MD, discuss a number of issues, ranging from demographic trends and NPRPs to physician burnout and medical student recruitment, that figure to impact the radiology workforce now and in the near future.
On the latest episode of The Reading Room podcast, Richard Duszak, MD, and Mina Makary, MD, discuss demographic trends and a possible shortage of radiologists, a recent survey about the roles of non-physician radiology providers (NPRPs), physician burnout, and what steps are being taken to recruit medical students into radiology.
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CMS Suspends IDR Process of No Surprises Act After Federal Court Vacates IDR Fee Increase
August 7th 2023The controversial Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process of the No Surprises Act was temporarily suspended by the CMS on August 4 due to a federal court ruling that vacated a substantial administrative fee increase and batching rule from the CMS that reportedly curtailed challenges of claim reimbursement by radiologists and other providers.