Radiology residents are no slackers when it comes to “giving back.” However, many seem to believe they must travel abroad to find medically underserved populations in serious need of charitable medical care.

Physicians with the University of Texas Medical Branch made their case for such an approach at the Radiology Business Management Association’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Monday. 

Jason Owen, MBA, comes to Envision from BlueSprig, a leading provider of applied behavior analysis therapy for children, where he held the same role. 
 

Longtime staffer Jessica Struve and association member Linda Wilgus will serve as co-executive directors under a new shared leadership structure. 

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.”