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The Irreplaceable Radiologist

Ben White

The radiologist shortage is definitely here. What’s happening now varies and what will happen is anyone’s guess, but this anonymous op-ed “ Radiologists need to be realistic about the job market ” is absolutely worth reading. The group is unable to afford hiring radiologists in the current market.

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Teleradiology as a First Job

Ben White

This is a valid knock on teleradiology. When we draw a comparison between a typical academic center or hospital-based practice and teleradiology, we miss the fact that many, many radiology jobs are not team-based daily work. But it is also outside the locus of control for an individual radiologist pursuing an individual job.

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How Does Teleradiology Work?

Maven Imaging

At its core, teleradiology is the electronic transmission of medical imaging studies, like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, from one location to another. This allows radiologists and doctors to evaluate, diagnose, and consult regardless of their physical distance from the imaging source.

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Yellowcross Launches to Streamline Teleradiology Service Management

Imaging Technology

Most recently, Vaules was Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at ONRAD , a national teleradiology practice. Yellowcross works with hospitals, clinics, medical groups, and entrepreneurial physicians throughout the United States to develop focused service offerings to address radiologist shortages and provide specialty diagnostic services.

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Teleradiology Is Ideal for Early-Career Radiologists

vRad

“Only a few more months and life will be good!” It’s the rallying cry of radiology residents and fellows everywhere. The idea that if we can just hang in there, we’ll be rewarded on the other side with a successful career, caring for patients.

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Physician-founded teleradiology firm Hexarad raises $14M in growth funding

Radiology Business

Founded in 2016, the company employs over 200 radiologists, providing remote reads across multiple countries.

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Radiology Partners Enters the Lending Business

Ben White

Note: I’ve heard a similar story independently from several different RP radiologists. To my knowledge, nobody has pressed RP on this issue yet, and it has not been discussed in any public forum other than a brief mention on this site earlier this year where I was quoting a former RP radiologist. Let’s discuss.

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