Concerningly, nearly 80% of physicians described their burnout as “moderate to severe,” and one in five respondents reported self-medicating with alcohol to cope with their depressive symptoms. 

The American College of Radiology has worked out a way to protect patients from surprise medical bills for out-of-network services while modifying third-party arbitration so it sensibly serves providers and payers alike.  

The heads of RBMA and three other medical management associations are locking arms and pointing their voices in the general direction of Washington.

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

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

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

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

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.