Lack of professional fulfillment, sleep impairment and dissatisfaction with departmental leadership were all cited as contributing to feelings of burnout among radiology residents.

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology reveals substantial differences in the wRVUs radiologists receive for second opinions compared to the effort involved.

“Our strategy work will guide the ACR as our healthcare system undergoes rapid changes in regulation, in payment, in types of care delivery, as well as from a host of other challenging factors,” a member of the planning committee said.

Increased volume has led to stress among endovascular stroke physicians, with some hospitals relying on interventional rads to relieve the strain. 

For the program, subspecialists reviewed outside reads from community radiologists and consulted them on any discrepancies. 

Between 2012 and 2019, on-call work, measured in RVUs, increased by 52% compared to a 23% increase in ED visits, experts recently reported in the European Journal of Radiology.

The American Roentgen Ray Society will present Lee, a renowned pediatric imaging specialist, with the 2022 Gold Medal during its annual meeting in May.

Karim Karti brings 25 years of experience to the position, including more than two decades at GE Healthcare Imaging, where he served as president and CEO.