Thanks in no small part to a former surgeon who traded her scalpel for a microscope more than a decade ago, digital pathology is today finding a sure foothold in the largest region of Spain.

Interventional radiologist Mairaj Uddin, MD, knew he’d gotten himself into something good when he saw his teammates work through a backlog of 3,000 imaging studies in just three days.  

Many know Sol Radiology as the Southern California-based practice that, in this decade, grew from three radiologists to 45 in only three years. But other key indicators of Sol’s development might be the pieces from which presently small practices stand to learn the most. 

When soaring imaging volumes began to exacerbate workload inequity and drive physician burnout, the leadership team at one prominent radiology practice found the root cause easy to isolate: operational fragmentation. 

Radiology is rethinking reporting. Legacy systems are being swapped out in favor of intuitive, standardized, AI-powered tools. Greater automation is driving quantifiable improvements into both clinical outcomes and business metrics. Stated another way, radiology reporting is having a moment.

A referring physician orders an MRI of the lumbar spine and hits send. That order lands at three, sometimes four, outpatient imaging centers simultaneously. The center that contacts the patient first books the appointment. The rest miss out on the revenue.

3D surface modeling and virtual surgical planning are expanding radiology’s contribution to multidisciplinary teams. Together, AI-driven interpretation and 3D-enabled clinical collaboration represent two distinct, complementary forces shaping the next decade of radiology.

There's growing recognition that you and your IT teams now play a more integral role than ever in evaluating healthcare software and equipment purchases. What was once primarily the domain of clinical teams has evolved into a collaborative effort, largely driven by increasing technological complexity and the need for interconnectivity. By bringing the right resources and clarity to the table, you can help foster stronger, more productive partnerships. Let’s explore how.