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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

AuntMinnie

But the investigators also noted that radiologists interpreted nearly all outpatient hospital, inpatient, and emergency department exams compared to those conducted in an office setting. This overall percentage varied by modality, the group reported: 97.3% for CT 91% for MRI 76.6% for digital x-ray 0.9% for nuclear medicine 33.9%

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

Imaging Technology

For non-cardiac imaging, the study found that radiologists interpreted nearly all imaging in the hospital outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department settings: 99.5% Even in the office setting, radiologists interpreted a majority of non-cardiac advanced imaging (84.4% for CT; 99.4% for MR; 98.9%

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Are Radiology Backlogs Putting Your Health System at Risk?

Aidoc

Delayed imaging interpretation can extend inpatient stays, postpone treatment and lower patient satisfaction. Backlogs in the reading room develop when imaging volume surpasses reading capacity, causing delays in addressing urgent patient needs and clinical questions. The consequences are significant.