Collaborating with hospitals: what radiologists need to know.
Less than a decade after fears about managed care drove medical students away from subspecialty training, the health care industry faces a deepening shortage of radiologists. Radiologists feel the shortage through busier days, longer hours, and recruitment difficulties. The shortage places many hospitals in a precarious position because diagnostic imaging is both a clinical necessity and a strong financial performer. However, radiology groups are prospering by redefining their relationship with hospitals and developing collaborative strategies.
Forster
Kevin P
KP
ECG Management Consultants, Inc., Seattle, Washington 98101, USA. kpf@ecgmc.com
Kennedy
Kevin M
KM
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