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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Average radiologist pay has leapt nearly 38% since 2015

Members of the specialty have seen their compensation climb from $351K to $483K, according to the latest data from Medscape. 

Natural language processing helps increase follow-up imaging adherence, resulting in significant revenue

A new paper details how a team at the University of California utilized a hybrid system consisting of a quality coordinator and NLP software to bring in more than $60,000 in additional revenue from follow-up imaging alone.

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Ultrasound-maker Butterfly Network hires former telemedicine exec as new CEO at $875,000 base salary

Joseph M. DeVivo also is eligible for an annual bonus at 125% of that amount, along with a monthly housing allowance of nearly $17,000

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S&P downgrades radiology vendor Zotec Partners after losing its largest customer

The Carmel, Indiana-based revenue cycle management provider holds some $307M in loans that are due within a year but has struggled to refinance.

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Female radiologists earn about 81% of what their male counterparts collect

Women also worked an average of 8% fewer days per year, which does not fully account for the gender pay gap, experts wrote recently.

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How a hospital system automated more than 60% of its prior authorization workflows in radiology

IT experts have used a mix of robotic process automation, AI and machine learning to fuel the new PA process. 

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Radiology-specific alternative payment model in the works to counter ‘devastating decline’ in reimbursement

The Radiology Business Management Association said it hopes to meet with key members of Congress soon to discuss the proposal.

Radiology among the most male-dominated specialties, but pay gap may be narrowing

Male specialists earned an average of 27% more than their female colleagues, according to Medscape's new physician compensation survey.

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