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Radiology, radiation oncology among highest paid medical specialties

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Radiology and radiation oncology are among the top 10 highest average annual compensation medical specialties, according to a May 23 report by Doximity. Radiology and radiation oncology are not immune from these challenges. The report found that the two specialties range between $500,000 and $600,000 in compensation.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

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While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines. Kazerooni, meanwhile, said that radiologists are resilient and creative, which can help with solving problems on an emergent basis.

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Model predicts radiation oncology staffing shortage in Canada

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Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Proposed Medicare rule will not improve radiology reimbursement CMS proposes radiology reimbursement cuts, AUC pause for 2024 MPFS Society of Women in Radiation Oncology issues paid leave guidance Radiologists among top 10 highest paid medical specialists in 2022 ASTRO: Radiation oncology workforce appears (..)

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ACR offers code change proposals at AMA CPT Editorial Panel meeting

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At the meeting, radiology CPT advisors also met with other specialty organizations to discuss potential code proposals, reviewed more than 60 proposals submitted to the AMA and commented on 22 proposals that included imaging that could potentially affect radiologists.

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ASTRO releases updated rectal cancer radiation therapy guideline

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The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released an updated radiation therapy guideline for rectal cancer. The guideline was published November 25 in Practical Radiation Oncology.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities

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Even if some private urology, radiation oncology practices, or radiologist groups are building the ability to perform theranostics, experts are cautious about patient management, radiation safety, and the risk of unnecessary imaging. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?

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Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.