2 of every 3 people worldwide lack basic imaging services

Since Wilhem Roentgen first discovered x-rays 121 years ago, the imaging industry has grown into one of the largest sectors in the healthcare industrybut access remains limited for the majority of the world's population. An extreme imaging shortage persists in under-developed parts of the world, brought on by a combination of unreliable equipment, lack of radiologists and/or the absence of a telemedicine program.

Read more about the rest of the world's imaging infrastructure at The Atlantic. 

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Will covers radiology practice improvement, policy, and finance. He lives in Chicago and holds a bachelor’s degree in Life Science Communication and Global Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He previously worked as a media specialist for the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Outside of work you might see him at one of the many live music venues in Chicago or walking his dog Holly around Lakeview.

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