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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

AuntMinnie

Almost a third of imaging exam interpretations are performed by nonradiologists, according to a Harvey L. A team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, research director at the Neiman Institute, reported that radiologists interpreted 72.1% million (72.1%) were interpreted by radiologists. Of these, 88.5

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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. of office-based studies were interpreted by the ordering provider, and 58.5% Neiman Health Policy Institute (HPI).

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The Radiologist Shortage is Here

Ben White

It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: these are my opinions, formed from the combination of my biases, my experience as a radiologist since beginning residency 10 years ago, and my many conversations with radiologists across the country. Imaging volumes are increasing between 3 to 5% per year. Six weeks?!

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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% of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, with the remaining 27.9% According to a written study summary released by HPI, market share varied by imaging modality; radiologists interpreted 97.3%

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Volume of IR procedures performed by PAs, NPs, is on the rise

AuntMinnie

Lindquester and colleagues conducted an analysis of the volume of procedures commonly executed in interventional radiology by PAs and NPs via a study that included data from the Medicare Part B Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary Master File (PSPSMF) for 2010 and 2021. increase in volume for NPs and a 66.7% increase for PAs. "In

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Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Vesta Teleradiology

As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients. Many of these areas face shortages of medical professionals, particularly radiologists.

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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas.