Compensation

Radiology compensation is more than just radiologist salaries. It also includes radiologic technologist and interventional radiology compensation, along with other subspecialties. Radiology pay incorporates bonuses, incentives, benefits and vacation time.

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JACR study explores potential bias in patient experience scores and how providers can respond

Such metrics are increasingly important in both healthcare quality and reimbursement, New York cancer care experts wrote recently. 

March 14, 2022
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S&P outlook highlights ‘heavy consolidation activity,’ fragmentation in radiology sector

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings shared its outlook following US Radiology Specialists' largest acquisition in its four-year history. 

February 17, 2022
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Congress members renew call to address fee schedule update that will stifle radiologist pay

"These cuts threaten to undermine efforts to address health inequity, accelerate health system consolidation, and weaken our ability to deal with the pandemic," lawmakers said Tuesday. 

February 9, 2022

Bipartisan bill would provide relief for small practices navigating Merit-based Incentive Payment System

The Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2022 has drawn support from the AMA and several other physician groups.

February 3, 2022
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Opinion: Congressional action to prevent radiology pay cuts is welcome. But there’s work left to do

After convincing lawmakers to stave off reimbursement reductions, radiology advocates are now turning their attention toward the No Surprises Act and other looming concerns, Bob Still writes.

January 27, 2022
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MedPAC recommends 0% physician pay update in 2023, drawing swift rebuke from docs

The American College of Emergency Physicians called the decision a "slap in the face" to providers during the pandemic. 

January 14, 2022
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5 factors contributing to the gender pay gap in radiology and how to address them

Solving this long-lingering crisis could improve patient care and organizational success, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging

January 6, 2022
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Radiology’s $495,451 average annual compensation ranks 12th among highest paid specialties

Neurosurgery landed the top spot at more than $773,000 followed by thoracic and orthopedic surgeons, according to new data from Doximity. 

December 17, 2021

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"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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