Healthcare IT News May 5, 2025
The radiologist shortage and increasing imaging demand are two intertwined challenges that can benefit from large language models. Penn Medicine is showing how.
Dr. Evans, a radiologist, ends his day exhausted from the relentless volume of cases. Before he even finishes his first read of the morning, his worklist is already flooded with urgent studies, unread follow-ups, and new AI-generated alerts.
His schedule is packed – routine screenings, complex neuro cases, and high-priority findings all demanding his attention. The pressure to maintain accuracy while keeping up with demand leaves little room to breathe, let alone focus on the critical cases that require his expertise.
Radiologists across the country share this burden. The growing shortage of radiologists, combined with increasing imaging...







