Some U.S. healthcare companies still doing business in Russia | Michigan opts out of physician supervision of nurse anesthetists

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February, the Yale School of Management has been tracking more than 1,200 companies that do business in Russia.

Michigan has become the 20th state to opt out from federal regulations that require physician supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists. The move is being opposed by anesthesiologists and several other physician groups. 
 

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week its government relations staff has been engaging federal agencies in an effort to improve product availability and hasten resolution of the ongoing iodine contrast shortage.

Burnout is a horrible thing. And while recent research suggests it affects half of all radiologists, women are bearing the brunt – with 56% of female physicians reporting they’re burned out compared to only 41% of their male counterparts.

Teleradiology used to be taboo, but now remote radiology jobs are in high demand as radiologists seek more flexibility from their practices.

More than two years after the onset of the pandemic, changes in COVID-related policies and postures — as well as accompanying cultural shifts in the workplace — continue to drive trends in the job market for radiologists.

Eric Williamson, MD, president of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) and professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, explains the rapid rise of interest in cardiac CT imaging following its inclusion as a top recommendation in the ACC 2021 Chest Pain Evaluation Guidelines.

A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General included several recommendations for addressing burnout.