Research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology reveals substantial differences in the wRVUs radiologists receive for second opinions compared to the effort involved.

Physician groups including the ACR and American Medical Association are pressing leaders to let the controversial provision expire. 

Other popular answers included “too many hours at work,” lack of control or autonomy over one’s life, and too many bureaucratic tasks, Medscape reported.

“Our strategy work will guide the ACR as our healthcare system undergoes rapid changes in regulation, in payment, in types of care delivery, as well as from a host of other challenging factors,” a member of the planning committee said.

Increased volume has led to stress among endovascular stroke physicians, with some hospitals relying on interventional rads to relieve the strain. 

That's according to the largest study to date on axillary lymphadenopathy after COVID-19 vaccination, published in RSNA's flagship journal, Radiology. 

Texas providers have launched an ambitious intervention that includes navigation services, tobacco cessation counseling, and centralized reimbursement. 

For the program, subspecialists reviewed outside reads from community radiologists and consulted them on any discrepancies.