Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Medicine saw its peak processing of breast images climb to 198 hours or about 8.25 days, necessitating changes. 

The radiologist maestro assesses colleagues' needs in real-time and makes decisions accordingly at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Republican Sen. Jeffrey Gordon, MD, said Wednesday that he has heard from a dozen constituents about the issue and also discussed it with his physician colleagues. 

Fewer than 2% of hospitalized inpatients underwent ablation for renal cell carcinoma, despite its lower cost and other benefits.  

Sami Abbasi, MBA, is taking over the organization’s top post after spending three years as managing director and operating partner at Sun Capital Partners. 

Convenience and the referring provider's endorsement also are key for patients, while physicians focus on image quality and radiologists' reputation. 

Incidence rates among women 50 to 64 have now surpassed those of men, while cancer rates for females under 50 are 82% higher than their male counterparts, the ACS reports. 

The specialty came in at #77 on the list, which is based on factors such as growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate and salary.