Vacancy Rates for Radiation Therapists, Dosimetrists Decrease in 2026, ASRT Survey Shows
The biennial report shows a drop in unfilled positions compared to 2024, though budgeted therapist roles per facility saw a slight dip.
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RSNA Makes Strides in Narrowing Radiology Gender Gap
The gender gap in radiology is narrowing, with increasing female representation in training programs and leadership roles, but ongoing efforts are needed to address structural biases and promote inclusivity, according to an RSNA editorial.
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How AI and Imaging Technologies Can Help Ease Burnout
Radiologists are experiencing high levels of burnout due to increased demand, administrative duties, and longer shifts, but AI and other digital technologies are helping to alleviate their workload by improving imaging productivity, throughput, and accuracy, according to GE Healthcare’s Jan Makela.
Radiology Suited to Go Hybrid Amid Telehealth Boom
More than ever, hospitals function in a world that is largely online, so familiarizing practitioners and patients with hybrid healthcare is essential. This is particularly true in radiology, posits LG Business Solutions’ Brian Fabrizio.
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Staffing Shortage, Clinician Mental Health Named Top Threats to Patient Safety
Staffing shortages and the mental health of medical workers top a list of patient safety concerns released by nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI.
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Study Found 18% Increase in Radiology-Employed Non-Physician Providers
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that between 2017 and 2019 the number of non-physician providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, employed by radiology-only practices increased 18%.
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Tulane Wins $2.27 Million Grant to Combat Burnout Among Healthcare Workers
Over the next three years, the Tulane School of Social Work will team up with Access Health Louisiana, a network of community health clinics, to develop, implement, and disseminate innovative, evidence-based self-care models that address retention, burnout, and overall wellbeing and resiliency of the healthcare workforce.
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Disrespectful Behaviors in Healthcare Have Increased During Pandemic
More than 75% of participants in a recent Institute for Safe Medication Practices survey feel that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in disrespectful behaviors by healthcare professionals.
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