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.

Changes to practice-expense RVU component could spell ‘detrimental consequences’ for radiology
Radiology experts are warning that reimbursements for certain imaging services are not enough to cover expenses, putting specialists in a precarious position.
Imaging experts question validity of new CMS quality measure aimed at reducing CT radiation exposure
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine recently convened a panel of industry experts, devising a list of issues with the new quality metric.
Medicare advisors recommend tying radiologist pay updates to inflation
MedPAC members have highlighted the need to link physician pay increases with the Medicare Economic Index, a measure of practice cost inflation.
Radiologist is the No. 1 high-paying job for introverts in 2025, list says
Job-industry researchers created the list based on factors such as autonomy, social interaction, growth potential, and wages.
Radiology the top specialty in compensation per hour, new AMA survey says
The profession led the way with average hourly pay of about $281.27, based on answers from 2,653 rads across 78 departments.

Insurers accused of $50B fraud connected to Medicare Advantage plans

According to a report, from 2019 and 2021, Medicare Advantage plans put taxpayers on the hook for dubious care services.

Analysis: Allied radiology professionals generate millions of dollars per year in indirect revenues alone

General radiology technologists taking humble X-rays and working under contract directly boost their organizations’ bottom lines by $626,825 per year.

Radiologists among top specialists with wealth over $5M. How are they spending it?

About 31% of radiologists surveyed said they have attained this level of income, placing the specialty in a tie for No. 2 with gastroenterology.

Radiologist pay increases failing to keep pace with surging consumer prices

Members of the specialty have seen their compensation rise 7.48% during a time when the CPI climbed 21%, according to new data from the MGMA.

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Radiologists happy with their pay but find these parts of the job most challenging

Members of the specialty earned average pay of $498,000, up 3% from 2023, according to the latest salary survey from Medscape.

Financial incentives significantly increase radiologist compliance with quality-improvement initiative

UT Southwestern has introduced a grading template in knee radiograph reports to help decrease the use of unnecessary MR imaging.

Radiology residents and fellows unionize in ‘landslide’ election

Physicians at Chicago-based McGaw Medical Center are working over 80 hours per week while collecting inadequate compensation, organizers said.

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UnitedHealth aims to acquire physician-owned provider of radiology and other specialty services

The nation’s largest healthcare corporation has made an offer for the Corvallis Clinic in Oregon, which has 11 locations across the state's Willamette Valley.

Compensation

Changes to practice-expense RVU component could spell ‘detrimental consequences’ for radiology

Imaging experts question validity of new CMS quality measure aimed at reducing CT radiation exposure

Medicare advisors recommend tying radiologist pay updates to inflation

Radiologist is the No. 1 high-paying job for introverts in 2025, list says

Radiology the top specialty in compensation per hour, new AMA survey says