About 13% of radiologists left the workforce in this fashion between 2015 and 2019, with the specialty consistently having lower attrition relative to other providers. 

A new white paper is suggesting the hiring of “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals. 

The college shared its concern in a letter to congressional leaders, who are exploring ways to address a physician shortfall that could reach 140,000 by 2036. 

An emphasis on remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic and growing desire for work-life balance among medical trainees have likely fueled increased competition in DR.  

Between 2019 and 2023, such professionals saw their median total compensation climb 17.89% as practices upped their offers to best the competition, the MGMA reported. 

"This article will serve as a landmark reference for navigating short-term labor challenges in radiology," explains one editorial about the suggestions.

General radiology technologists taking humble X-rays and working under contract directly boost their organizations’ bottom lines by $626,825 per year.

Demand is growing for the modality, but provider groups, particularly those in private practice, have struggled to meet state regulatory requirements.