Compensation

Radiology compensation is more than just radiologist salaries. It also includes radiologic technologist and interventional radiology compensation, along with other subspecialties. Radiology pay incorporates bonuses, incentives, benefits and vacation time.

Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data
In April, the news website had declared radiology the No. 2 highest paid specialty, but it's now revising the numbers to correct inaccuracies in the statistical model.
Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'
Though trainees may have legitimate reasons to organize, imaging leaders believe the move could pose harm for both programs and residents themselves.
Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA
Experts believe the data signal a continuing shortage of physicians across radiology and other specialties.
AMA President highlights growing crisis facing U.S. physicians
American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD, explains some of the key issues facing physicians, including burnout, growing medical staffing shortages, doctors leaving rural areas, increasing patients and declining Medicare payments.
Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors
STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.

Why would an ambitious radiologist choose rural life and practice? 4 reasons

“Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.”

Radiologists 2 of the 3 best-paid physicians in Canadian maritime province

A published list shows all three grossing an annual salary of at least $1.95 million in Canadian Medicare billings.

Healthcare leaders react to $1.7T government funding bill

Healthcare stakeholders throughout U.S. medicine, including radiology leaders, aren’t waiting for the ink to dry before speaking their minds.

Radiologists exhorted to take charge of change (or learn to live with receding relevance)

The unfolding scenario is packing some serious threats to the livelihoods of the unprepared.

ACR joins call to action against looming Medicare payment cuts

Described as “disastrous” and “ominous,” the proposed cuts have been subject to rampant industry-wide backlash, with some cautioning that, if enacted, the reductions could cause “immediate financial instability” in the Medicare physician payment system.

CMS cites 'newly published evidence' in postponement of PET coverage decision

Prior to the Dec. 15 announcement, CMS had released a different statement in June informing the public that they were reconsidering the amount of PET scans that Alzheimer’s patients undergoing monoclonal antibody treatment can receive.

Experienced teleradiologist shares 3 ‘remedies’ for work-from-home ailments

Remote radiology is not without its formidable challenges. A longtime veteran of the model discussed a number of these in a session at RSNA 2022.

Falsified timesheets get radiologist suspended years after the fact

A U.K. radiologist has received a six-month suspension for taking pay on unworked hours back in 2012 and 2013.

Compensation

Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data

Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'

Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA

AMA President highlights growing crisis facing U.S. physicians

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors