Staffing

This channel provides news on management of staff and proper staffing levels for safe, high-quality healthcare system. Physician and clinician workforce shortages have become growing challenge for hospitals, with burnout also now affecting nearly all medical workers. Topics include medical staffing issues, statistics, compensation how to improve clinician morale and the workplace environment, and ways to combat clinician burnout.

ARRT is rolling out a new imaging assistant credential for MRI settings
The American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists says the new offering addresses growing demand for magnetic resonance imaging.
Multiple imaging modalities face rising shortage of qualified technologists
New survey results from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists reveal that the vacancy rates in some modalities are nearing all-time highs.
Private radiology practices offer 4 tips for navigating work-from-home challenges
Four imaging leaders recently shared their advice on dealing with radiologists who refuse to work on-site at a hospital after growing comfortable taking shifts at home.
HHS formally lays off thousands of employees following SCOTUS ruling
After the Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction, approximately 10,000 employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were officially terminated.
Many radiology residents struggle with perfectionism. Mindset training could help
Experts say adding this unique type of schooling to the curriculum could help those struggling to adapt to the demands of residency.

VIDEO: Factors responsible for cardiologist burnout

American College of Cardiology President Edward T. A. Fry, MD, discusses cardiologist burnout and how the pandemic accelerated the issue.

How advanced practice providers could increase revenue in radiology

APP volume and share of image-guided paracentesis increased from 10.2% to 15.8%, and from 7.7% to 12.9% for thoracentesis, while Medicare reimbursement for both procedures has seen a reduction since 2012.

New York grants nurse practitioners full practice authority, despite radiologist opposition

The move allows Empire State NPs to order and interpret diagnostic tests without requiring a written practice agreement from a physician.

Radiology Partners allegedly conspired with kidney care giant DaVita to stifle competition in labor market

The imaging group has reportedly applied for leniency with the antitrust division, cooperating with the DOJ in exchange for avoiding prosecution.

‘Record’ 2022 Match Day, with applicants showing strong interest in radiology

Both diagnostic and interventional radiology were among specialties with 30 or more slots that filled all available positions, the NRMP reported.

Recovered COVID-19 patients face higher risk of heart rate abnormalities, type 2 diabetes

The new analysis, published in JAMA Network Open, included U.S. patients from a variety of age groups.

‘Scant’ interest in imaging community for the term ‘multispecialty radiologist,’ task force says

Experts considered similar terms, such as multimodality or multisystem radiologist, to describe docs who spend more than 50% of their time working outside their subspecialty.

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Radiologists among top 10 most recruited physicians as hiring demand shifts to specialty care

This marks the first uptick in specialist recruiting in years, financial planning firm Physician Thrive said in a new report.

Staffing

ARRT is rolling out a new imaging assistant credential for MRI settings

Multiple imaging modalities face rising shortage of qualified technologists

Private radiology practices offer 4 tips for navigating work-from-home challenges

HHS formally lays off thousands of employees following SCOTUS ruling

Many radiology residents struggle with perfectionism. Mindset training could help