Physicians were in high demand in 2018, with a 7 percent increase in job growth from the previous year, according to a recent study.

Burnout is a well-documented issue in radiology, but what can radiologists do to avoid such feelings? According to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, improving efficiency is one way to battle burnout.

National healthcare spending grew at a rate of 3.9 percent to $3.5 trillion in 2017, according to a prepared statement from CMS. That number is down from 2016, when spending grew 4.8 percent.

National health spending grew by 3.9 percent in 2017, about 1 percent slower growth than the previous year, according to the Office of the Actuary at CMS. Total healthcare spending reached $3.5 trillion in 2017, or $10,739 per person.

Most safety events in medical imaging occur during the imaging procedure itself. However, when an actual or potential harm is identified after the episode of care is complete, the trouble most commonly traces back to faulty communication between radiologist and referrer.

Ride-sharing company Uber has hired two more leaders from the healthcare industry as the company continues to make a push in the space, CNBC reported.

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Pfizer Global Medical Grants will award more than $1.8 million in funding to 15 quality improvement (QI) projects aimed at improving BRCA genetic testing for eligible breast cancer patients.

The Faculty of Radiologists, the professional and academic body for clinical radiology and radiation oncology in Ireland, has asked for greater support for smaller radiology departments currently suffering due to inadequate staffing and equipment.