Diagnostic Imaging January 17, 2025
In order to flip the script on the impact of the radiology workforce shortage, radiology groups and practices need to make sound investments in technologies and leverage partnerships to mitigate gaps in coverage and maximize workflow efficiencies.
We enter 2025 with radiology at a serious tipping point.
Physician shortages are getting worse. Due to burnout, retirements, and training and residency bottlenecks, fewer radiologists are available to handle the growing workload of patient images. I see many radiology groups scrambling to find the coverage they need. Everyone is now looking with a new sense of urgency for ways to improve efficiency.
There is no more slack in the system. It is good to acknowledge that reality. It means we can be...