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Certain radiology subspecialties less likely to score promotions than others

In particular, rads working in breast imaging and pediatrics appear to score the lowest rates of career advancement, experts write in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Harvard economist claims imaging volumes are falling, blunting need for more radiologists

David M. Cutler, PhD, a noted researcher and professor, shared his thoughts on the specialty in an editorial published by JAMA Health Forum.

Pennsylvania private radiology practice exits ownership stake in hospital joint venture

Lancaster Radiology Associates and Penn Medicine had together owned both the MRI Group and PET Partnership, operating six centers in south central PA.

Radiology groups fight state proposal to expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice

Ohio Senate Bill 324 would exempt NPs and PAs from certain licensure requirements, allowing them to supervise X-ray machine operators.

GE HealthCare's latest AI recon tool earns FDA clearance

True Definition DL was designed to help produce detailed, high resolution images without protocol or workflow adjustments.

$13M federal grant fuels research into imaging AI for Alzheimer's

In total, NIH has awarded the project over $30 million. Researchers are hopeful that the funding will help pave the way for more personalized treatments for Alzheimer's.

Kathryn Berlacher, MD, MS, FACC, chair of the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2026 Scientific Sessions, and clinical director of cardiology and a women's heart and cardio-obstetrics specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, explains the major trend of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology, the use of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) for the first time at a medical meeting to scan attendees, and the rise in hands on, guideline, business and advocacy sessions.

Impactful innovations reshape learning and technology at ACC 2026

ACC 2026 Chair Kathryn Berlacher, MD, MS, FACC, explains some of the big trend at this year's meeting, including AI, CCTA, hands-on and guideline sessions.

Lower Medicare drug costs translated into more patients taking their medications, leading to better outcomes.

Radiologist Radiology Money Dollar X-ray Scan Finance

Stark Law loophole allows ordering physicians to self-interpret hundreds of thousands of images each year

Experts believe their findings signal the need for potential policy reform in Washington to address perceived conflicts of interest.

Radiology provider MedQuest part of deal to acquire 18 imaging centers from 1 of nation’s largest orthopedic groups

OrthoCarolina is the seller, unloading locations across its home city of Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad region that includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point.

Lantheus completes acquisition of radiopharma firm Evergreen Theragnostics for up to $1B

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey, Evergreen develops and manufactures imaging agents for diagnosing and treating cancer.

HHS ‘dramatic restructuring’ begins as employees turned away by security

Mass firings on Tuesday led to thousands of workers at the CDC, FDA and NIH losing their jobs, including those working on public health initiatives and vaccine approvals.

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Certain radiology subspecialties less likely to score promotions than others

In particular, rads working in breast imaging and pediatrics appear to score the lowest rates of career advancement, experts write in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.