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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

The voters also zeroed in on the ongoing shortage of radiologists as the Biggest Threat to Radiology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Florida. For example, in patient care courses there is a natural crossover.

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HPI: MIPS performance measures biased for practice size

AuntMinnie

The success of radiologists participating in the Medicare Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) varies according to practice type and size, with individual radiologists being at a disadvantage, researchers have reported. The study cohort consisted of a total of 43,554 radiologist-practice pairs with 22,875 unique radiologists.

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AI education is a necessity for newest class of radiologists

AuntMinnie

In healthcare, algorithms hold the promise of increasing efficiency and, potentially, diagnostic accuracy. Radiology is ground zero for many of these innovations, and increasingly radiologists are being asked to take the lead in helping the healthcare system make the most of these technological breakthroughs. The examples are many.

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HPI: Nonradiologists interpret more than a third of office-based imaging

AuntMinnie

A significant percentage of imaging studies ordered by office-based healthcare providers are self-interpreted rather than referred to radiologists for reading, according to researchers from the Harvey L. The large differences between radiologists and nonradiologists in interpretation training could lead to differences in diagnostic accuracy."

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Hormonal effects influence BPE degree on CEM

AuntMinnie

Our results highlight higher BPE in premenopausal compared with post-menopausal female patients, increased BPE during lactation and hormone replacement therapy, and decreased BPE during tamoxifen therapy, which increased at treatment cessation, Nissan and co-authors wrote. The full study can be accessed here.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

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The Silent Strain: How Radiologist Shortages Are Impacting Patient Wait Times Nationwide

Vesta Teleradiology

Across the United States, radiologist shortages are creating a ripple effect that many patients never seeuntil theyre left waiting. Waiting for answers that may change the course of their care. In Michigan, a patient recently reported waiting over 80 days for imaging results. Waiting for a diagnosis.