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.

Did you make the list? CMS targets cardiologists for new heart failure payment model
More than 2,000 cardiologists are required to participate in the new payment model. According to CMS, the long-term goal is to track and reduce the high healthcare costs associated with treating heart failure.
Practices must address on-call disparities between diagnostic and interventional radiologists, experts charge
Amid work-from-home disparities between interventional and diagnostic rads, researchers recently interviewed hundreds of IRs to learn about the landscape.
Female radiologists earn $94,000 less than their male colleagues each year
Across all specialties, women docs collect 78 cents for every dollar taken in by men—a figure that adds up to $3.3 million over the course of a 30-year career, according to Marit Health.
Radiology among America's 5 highest paid professions, US News & World Report says
Members of the specialty earned a median salary of approximately $239,200 last year, based on survey data gathered by the media company last fall.
The business of cardiology is changing—and cath labs are working to keep up
Financial literacy is no longer optional for physicians. “If you're not financially viable, you can't function,” explained Nirat Beohar, MD. “The business education is probably just as important as learning a new procedure.”

Prominent imaging society advocates for 5 changes following CMS amyloid PET payment decision

SNMMI is fighting for expanded coverage for amyloid PET, including broadening accepted sites of service, among other changes.

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S&P outlook highlights ‘heavy consolidation activity,’ fragmentation in radiology sector

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings shared its outlook following US Radiology Specialists' largest acquisition in its four-year history.

Congress members renew call to address fee schedule update that will stifle radiologist pay

"These cuts threaten to undermine efforts to address health inequity, accelerate health system consolidation, and weaken our ability to deal with the pandemic," lawmakers said Tuesday.

Bipartisan bill would provide relief for small practices navigating Merit-based Incentive Payment System

The Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2022 has drawn support from the AMA and several other physician groups.

Opinion: Congressional action to prevent radiology pay cuts is welcome. But there’s work left to do

After convincing lawmakers to stave off reimbursement reductions, radiology advocates are now turning their attention toward the No Surprises Act and other looming concerns, Bob Still writes.

MedPAC recommends 0% physician pay update in 2023, drawing swift rebuke from docs

The American College of Emergency Physicians called the decision a "slap in the face" to providers during the pandemic.

5 factors contributing to the gender pay gap in radiology and how to address them

Solving this long-lingering crisis could improve patient care and organizational success, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging.

Radiology’s $495,451 average annual compensation ranks 12th among highest paid specialties

Neurosurgery landed the top spot at more than $773,000 followed by thoracic and orthopedic surgeons, according to new data from Doximity.

Compensation

Did you make the list? CMS targets cardiologists for new heart failure payment model

Practices must address on-call disparities between diagnostic and interventional radiologists, experts charge

Female radiologists earn $94,000 less than their male colleagues each year

Radiology among America's 5 highest paid professions, US News & World Report says

The business of cardiology is changing—and cath labs are working to keep up