Radiologists are navigating significant shifts in reimbursement where declining payment rates and increasing imaging demand create financial and operational tension. Radiology reimbursement cuts have slashed payments by nearly 25% since 2005, while imaging volumes continue to climb — expected to surpass one billion in 2025.
The result? Heavier workloads, rising burnout, and a projected radiologist shortfall of 42,000 providers by 2033. These pressures make it increasingly difficult for radiology groups to maintain financial stability while delivering the high-quality care patients need.
In “The New Rules for Radiology Reimbursement,” Sarah Herzog, President of Ventra Health’s Radiology Business Unit, outlines headwinds to expect and strategies radiology groups can implement to improve financial performance. From proactive contract monitoring to denial management and workflow optimization, understanding these challenges — and how to address them — is key to sustaining radiology billing success in the years ahead.
