AJR Podcasts

In this series, authors of select AJR articles discuss how their studies were performed, the results, and how the studies changed their practices.

AJR Podcasts is a education podcast hosted by AJR, with 419 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #2

  Is There a Radiologist in the Stadium? The High-Stakes World of Pro-Sports Imaging

  Aug 18, 202643 minS10

  Could you handle the high-stakes pressure of working with professional athletes? Chris Beaulieu, MD, PhD, speaks with c-hosts Lindsey Negrete, MD and Amy Maduram, MD about the medical, legal, and communication challenges involved when dealing with a professional sports franchise. Listen to their discussion in episode 2 of Extreme Radiology, an AJR Podcast Series. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.26.35724 *Key Takeaways The Monday Morning Rush: While game-day X-rays are typically read by team orthopedists at the stadium, the radiologist's critical role begins on Monday morning with reserved MRI slots to accurately stage and grade joint injuries. Call it Tight, But Call it Right: Radiologists must avoid overcalling minor, non-acute incidental findings, such as mild degenerative changes, that could needlessly trigger panic. Controlling the Narrative: Direct communication with players, coaches, or sports agents is highly discouraged due to the risk of misinterpretation. Radiologists maintain a strict reporting chain directly to the head athletic trainer and team orthopedic surgeon. Astronomical Liability: The malpractice risk in pro sports imaging operates on a vastly different scale, with potential liability reaching hundreds of millions of dollars to cover an athlete's lost career wages. Second Opinions: Because most sports injuries are non-surgical and imaging serves as the gold standard, agents frequently demand multiple opinions. *Chapters 0:00 - Welcome 4:15 - Game Day Imaging Setup 5:34 - Monday Morning MRI Rush 7:48 - Stadium PACS And Teamwork 9:47 - Communication With Players 11:30 - Pressure And Liability 13:50 - Reporting Nuance And Contracts 19:53 - Ultrasound-Guided Interventions 22:18 - Call It Tight. Call It Right. 27:51 - Monday Morning Quarterback Game 40:06 - Closing Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajrradiology.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ajr_radiology *These sections were generated using artificial intelligence (Descript and Google Gemini) and then reviewed for accuracy.

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  Radiology Economics Forecast: Is It Doom and Gloom?

  Aug 11, 202659 minS11

  Curious about the future of radiology economics? Richard E. Heller III, MD, MBA speaks with co-hosts Sherry S. Wang, MBBS, and Surbhi Raichandani, MD, to discuss radiology economics, from the basics to the niche and what is up ahead. Listen to their discussion in episode 2 of Difficult Conversations, an AJR Podcast Series. Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.26.35690 *Key Takeaways The Efficiency Fallacy: CMS recently implemented a 2.5% efficiency reduction to work relative value units, assuming that technology makes reading scans faster. However, modern multiplanar CTs contain thousands of images which can slow down down interpretation times. The No Surprises Act and Ghost Rates: While designed to protect patients from unexpected out-of-network bills, poor implementation allows insurers to use "ghost rates," which are contracted rates for never-billed services, to artificially lower the Qualifying Payment Amount and force rate reductions on practices. Advocacy is Essential: Radiologists serve as the nexus of the hospital. If the specialty does not demonstrate its downstream value, such as avoiding unnecessary surgeries and shortening hospital stays, business-minded policymakers will continue to treat it as a high-cost expense center to be cut. *Chapters 0:00 - Welcome 1:12 - Future Outlook For Radiology 2:27 - How Radiologists Generate Revenue 3:09 - RVUs Conversion Factor Basics 4:30 - MIPS And Payment Adjustments 5:59 - Revenue Versus Paycheck 7:22 - Medicare Fee Schedule Trends 8:53 - Efficiency Adjustment Debate 12:50 - How CMS Sets The Rules 14:24 - Comment Letters And Advocacy 17:16 - Medicare As System Benchmark 19:09 - Commercial Insurer Headaches 21:21 - Steerage And Pediatric Risks 22:57 - No Surprises Act Explained 27:59 - Arbitration And Implementation Issues 29:10 - Radiology as Nexus 30:16 - Proving Downstream Value 31:34 - Total Value Equation 33:44 - RVUs and Complexity 36:53 - Fixing Incentives 46:04 - AI as Capacity Booster 49:01 - Will AI Cut Pay 50:12 - Teleradiology Done Right 54:30 - Radiology in 10 Years 57:53 - Optimism and Call to Action Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajrradiology.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ajr_radiology *These sections were generated using artificial intelligence (Descript and Google Gemini) and then reviewed for accuracy.

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  Medicare Advantage and Imaging Costs: What Radiologists Should Know

  Aug 10, 20266 min

  Patient out-of-pocket costs can have implications for care access. Jabre Millon, MD, discusses the AJR article by Billig et al. comparing patient cost-sharing for advanced diagnostic imaging in Medicare Advantage plans between 2018 and 2026. Full article: Patient Cost-Sharing for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging in Medicare Advantage Plans Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajrradiology.bsky.social

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  Screening for Fibrosis in MASLD

  Aug 6, 202625 min

  What is the current role of imaging in screening for fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)? Gastrointestinal Imaging Senior Editor Federica Vernuccio, MD, PhD, speaks with Claude Sirlin, MD, about his team's review on evidence-based screening strategies, quantitative imaging techniques, and emerging developments shaping the future of fibrosis assessment in MASLD Full article: Screening for Fibrosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Evidence, Challenges, and the Role of Imaging—From the AJR Special Series on Screening Key Takeaways Patients with MASLD are at increased risk for cardiometabolic conditions: For most patients with MASLD, these conditions will have the most important impact on their health and well-being. Patients with MASLD patients face severe complications: These patients need to be identified through screening for referral and individualized treatment. Radiologists should understand their role is growing: As MASLD becomes more prevalent, radiologists will play an increasingly important role in interpretation, characterization, and management of this disease. *Chapters 00:00 - Welcome 00:46 - Why Fibrosis Matters 04:48 - Who to Screen 06:37 - Two Step Screening 09:07 - Choosing Imaging Tools 16:12 - Reporting and Cutoffs 19:18 - Future Innovations Ahead 22:35 - Key Takeaways 24:54 - Closing Thanks Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/ UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_ radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_ radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ ajrradiology.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ajr_ radiology *This section was generated using artificial intelligence (Descript) and then reviewed for accuracy.

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  To Fellow or Not to Fellow?

  Aug 4, 202650 minS9

  Completing a fellowship was once not a question in radiology, but today's market has changed the hiring landscape. Bruce Distell, MD, a radiology department chair, speaks with cohosts Elizabeth Hecht, MD, and Winnie Hahn, MD, about why we do fellowships and if we need them today given market demands and looming future of artificial intelligence. Listen to their discussion in episode 2 of Mentorship Unfiltered, an AJR Podcast Series. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.26.35664 *Key Takeaways The Value of Fellowship: An extra year of training provides protected time to develop deep clinical expertise and signals a commitment to continuous education, which remains highly attractive to large practices. AI and the Future of Radiology: Despite trainee fears of artificial intelligence eliminating jobs, human oversight will remain essential. Highly specialized expertise secures the radiologist's role as the indispensable pilot of patient care. Lifelong Learning vs. Formal Training: Dedicated fellowship training demonstrates a commitment to clinical expertise, empowering radiologists to lead rather than be replaced in an AI-driven field. However, straight-to-practice routes can also succeed through dedicated, lifelong education. *Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - The Existential Choice 1:52 - Pros and cons breakdown 3:20 - Hosts share their paths 4:49 - Meet Bruce Distell 11:04 - Endorsing Fellowships 12:29 - Inside a Modern Practice 16:28 - Training Beyond Fellowship 18:51 - AI and Future Expertise 21:46 - Speed vs Accuracy Debate 25:30 - Hiring What Matters Most 29:51 - Marketability and Mobility 36:38 - Private Equity Pressures 44:00 - Is Fellowship Worth It 47:51 - Advice for Those Considering Fellowship 49:37 - Final Takeaways Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajrradiology.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ajr_radiology *These sections were generated using artificial intelligence (Descript and Google Gemini) and then reviewed for accuracy.

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