To address current and future workforce shortages, radiology must adapt to ongoing stresses and the changing care ecosystem, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
An expert panel led by Anna Rozenshtein, MD, of Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, urged radiologists to “promote appropriate utilization, [leverage] all existing workforce reserves, and [embrace] innovation” in a healthcare environment plagued by workforce shortages.
“The U.S. radiologist workforce has experienced periods of growth as well as stagnation and downturns, with concerns of radiologist oversupply during tight job markets followed by perceived workforce shortages,” the group wrote. “Major issues facing the radiologist workforce today include: impacts of accumulated policy changes; mismatch between the demand for radiologist services and the current size of the radiologist workforce; dissatisfaction, turnover, and burnout among radiologists; challenges in radiology resident education due to employment trends; and the promise and challenges of artificial intelligence.”
The full commentary can be found here.