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Teleradiology misread lawsuit results in over $15M jury award

AuntMinnie

The report also explained four key points made during the jury trial: The teleradiologist was only responsible for issuing a preliminary report, and hospital radiologists who arrived in the morning were responsible for issuing the final report for overnight reads, according to Moriarty.

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Shaping the future of radiology in 2025: Trends, threats, and opportunities

AuntMinnie

With radiologists facing their fifth consecutive pay cut due to the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, radiology practices are approaching hospital partners for stipends to continue offering their advanced services. Key workforce trends: Teleradiology and remote work: The rise of teleradiology is reshaping the field.

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The John Henry Generation: The last of the radiologists, Part 1

AuntMinnie

Todays radiologists face a similarly existential challenge, though its dimensions are not purely mechanical but deeply technological and economic. A looming crisis Data from IMV Medical Information Division and the American College of Radiology indicates that, in 2022, about 34,000 (range 30,000 to 37,000) radiologists in the U.S.

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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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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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The John Henry Generation: The last of the radiologists, Part 2

AuntMinnie

In Part 1 of his two-part series, radiologist Josh Ewell, DO, discussed developments in AI technology and the potential impact of these advances on radiology. A self-reinforcingspiral Initially, AI tools will fulfill their promise to relieve the burden of our worsening radiologist shortage: more studies can be read in less time.

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Ultrasound-based, teleradiology-backed breast cancer screening program holds promise

Radiology Business

China has faced significant challenges improving breast cancer surveillance, including radiologist shortages and poor-quality screening methods, experts wrote in AJR.