Even before the onset of COVID-19, data suggested that rads’ after-hours workloads had doubled in proportion to the increase in emergency department visits in the years leading up to 2020.

The federal payment program first proposed this 2.5%, across-the-board cut for physician services in July, exempting most time-based healthcare offerings. 

The findings come amid reports of a “major” workforce shortage in pediatric radiology, driven by decreased trainee interest in related fellowships, rising clinical volumes and a competitive job market. 

Hackers have even gone as far as issuing fabricated acceptance letters with images plucked from the publication’s official website.

“The explanation here is simple. Ultrasound gives you more information, and more concrete information, about what’s going on,” authors of a new JAMA study say.

Many organizations are interested in remote scanning as a means of addressing ongoing technologist staffing shortages.

Frustrated with burnout, mid-career inertia and the allure of temp work, many rads are only doing their minimum duties in order to survive. 

Negotiated professional prices for hospital-based radiology services are about 43% higher than independents vs. 16% more for PE-backed rad groups.