This new guidance emphasizes that clinical and operational decisions must “remain in the ultimate control” of radiologists or other clinicians, the AMA said Monday.  

A total of 10 professional associations—also representing pain medicine, anesthesia and rehab specialists—recently messaged more than a dozen payers across the U.S. 

The uptick came during a time when the number of ED episodes increased by only 8% at the same institution, with defensive medicine one possible driver. 

Compared to other healthcare workers, technologists may have a more positive outlook of their career trajectories and how outside forces may affect them.

Education and other initiatives helped cut the rate of radiologist recommendations for additional imaging by 44% compared to a control site.  

“The effect will be a ‘double tax’ on small medical practices, without the protections enjoyed by other small businesses or corporations,” the Society of Interventional Radiology says. 

This task could potentially be performed by a member of the radiology scheduling team with oversight by a clinical nurse navigator. 

Imaging and radiology are in a transition right now as more departments and practices are choosing to bring their 3D labs in-house.