Aalpen Patel, MD, MBA, joined the Georgia-based imaging center operator in March, vacating his post as a practicing physician with Geisinger Health System. 

“Rather than working longer and/or faster, there are ways for radiologists to work smarter," researchers wrote in the American Journal of Roentgenology. 

Leah Davis, DO, and Sharon D'Souza MD, shared their thoughts in a piece published by Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.  

The AMA and others issued a statement, labeling diversity, equity and inclusion as a “means to help improve the health of our nation.” 

Clarkston, Washington-based TriState Health had worked with Twin Cities Radiology for 25 years, with the practice ending the relationship due to retirement. 

“Despite the demonstrated benefits of gender diversity in medicine, women in radiology in North America are still underrepresented," experts wrote in Clinical Imaging. 

Nearly 81% of authors failed to report any ties to the industry, experts detailed Saturday in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

Lee Cooper will take the reins at the private equity-backed practice on April 1 after previously spending nearly 30 years with GE.