Radiology

“I couldn’t believe it was so easy.”

It’s one of the most common things I hear from radiologists who’ve recently joined vRad when I meet with them in my role as medical director. In fact, many tell me they hesitated to explore vRad at all because they assumed the licensing and credentialing process for multiple states would be too long and complicated. Add in CME requirements and tax concerns, and it starts to feel like a logistical nightmare.

Here’s the most important takeaway: It’s not on you to take care of. vRad has an entire department dedicated to making the licensing and credentialing process as easy and seamless as possible for the radiologist. Plus, we cover all the costs up front.

It wasn’t one thing; it was everything. Interruptions, admin overload, staying late—radiology became overwhelming.

A Community at Risk 

Let’s start with the straight answer you’re looking for: At vRad, we have radiologists who make $450,000 a year, and high-volume readers who pull in well over $1,000,000 a year. Obviously, that’s quite a range. That’s because the answer to this question depends on you and the way you want to practice. The real answer is, however much you want.

In celebration of World Radiology Day, we’re pleased to bring you an update on the incredible impact of the First Read Initiative (FRI) over the past six months. FRI has continued to expand, bringing vital imaging resources and training to underserved communities around the globe. We’re able to equip more healthcare providers, support more medical missions, and enhance care for countless patients, thanks to your donations.

“Only a few more months and life will be good!” It’s the rallying cry of radiology residents and fellows everywhere. The idea that if we can just hang in there, we’ll be rewarded on the other side with a successful career, caring for patients.

Recently, 331 radiologists provided a glimpse into vRad by participating in Gallagher’s nationally benchmarked engagement survey of 12,000 radiologists.

Many radiologists know vRad as a teleradiology practice, but what many may not realize is that it’s also a tech company. In fact, more than a third of our non-physician team members are on our technology teams. The benefits of technology and physicians under one roof are enormous—leading to better patient care, a better radiologist reading experience, and better service to our clients.

Ask yourself: what is your current practice doing to alleviate burnout? Are they investing in programs that support your professional and personal life?

I’ve read more radiologist burnout articles than I can count. Each is generally the same, concluding that burnout is a major problem, followed by a few ideas of what radiologists can do to help themselves.

This is not one of those articles.

This is an article about what radiology practices should be doing.