학술논문
Short-Term Strategies for Augmenting the National Radiologist Workforce.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Rawson JV; Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, One Deaconess Rd, 302B, Boston, MA 02215.; Smetherman D; Department of Radiology, Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.; Rubin E; CT Division, Crozer Health, Upland, PA.
Source
Publisher: American Roentgen Ray Society Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7708173 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1546-3141 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0361803X NLM ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
The current radiology landscape has an imbalance between the rising demand for radiology services and the national radiologist workforce available. More vacant radiology positions exist than graduating radiology trainees. The origins of this problem are complex and require long-term solutions. Rather than working longer and/or faster, radiologists can work smarter. In this article, we present multiple short-term strategies to increase the effective radiologist workforce and/or increase workforce efficiency, to alleviate the current workload challenges. These strategies are derived from an analysis of possible practice-level changes in personnel, process, and physical plant. The impacts of the potential changes are estimated. No single change addresses the mismatch between supply and demand for radiology services. By creating an inventory of potential solutions, practices can choose the potential mechanism(s) to address the workforce shortage that best fit their needs and local environment.