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Moore’s Law for radiologists

AuntMinnie

Most radiologists have heard of Moore’s Law. A close colleague observed that radiologists are affected by a type of Moore’s Law. The amount of scans a radiologist is expected to shift per day is increasing year on year. Today’s radiologist is expected to shift work at an eye-watering rate. Paul McCoubrie, MBBS.

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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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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds

AuntMinnie

Out-of-network billing by radiologists – often referred to as “surprise billing” – dropped significantly beginning in 2007 and imaging claims are now almost completely in network, according to a recent study. And by 2021, radiologists practiced almost exclusively in-network, according to the researchers. in 2007 to 1.1%

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PCN placement leads to greater radiation exposure for pregnant women

AuntMinnie

“Based on discussions with our interventional radiology colleagues, dislodged PCNs or severe encrustation may result in much longer and more complex procedures, including the potential need for entirely new access into the collecting system, thereby resulting in higher fluoroscopy use,” Lyon and colleagues wrote.

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Imaging Market Share Analysis Shows 28% of Image Interpretation Performed by Non-Radiologists

Imaging Technology

Neiman Health Policy Institute ( HPI ) study found that radiologists interpreted 72.1% According to a written study summary released by HPI, market share varied by imaging modality; radiologists interpreted 97.3% of radiology/fluoroscopy (XR), 50.9% of ultrasound. of radiology/fluoroscopy (XR), 50.9% of ultrasound.

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Radiology Jobs

Ben White

Here are 6 more 100%-independent radiologist-owned private practices in the US that are recruiting. Onsite procedures include general fluoroscopy, minor ultrasound, paracentesis, and thoracentesis. Onsite procedures include general fluoroscopy, minor ultrasound, paracentesis and thoracentesis. No neuro or MSK.

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Dynamic Digital Radiography Quantitatively Diagnoses Diaphragm Dysfunction

Imaging Technology

While conventional chest Xrays and ultrasound can offer clues, additional imaging and tests are often needed for a precise diagnosis, says Michaela Cellina, Head of Imaging Research and a radiologist with ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco. Diagnosing diaphragm dysfunction is challenging due to its varied symptoms and causes.