Editorial Roundtable Series: COVID-19: Economic Impact on Radiology and What to Expect in 2021

2020 was an unprecedented year, as the world grappled with aglobal pandemic, economic depression, and workflow disruptions across multiple industries, including radiology.The New York Timeshas reported more than 20 million cases of novel coronavirus in the U.S. to date, and more than 350,000 deaths. Globally, the numbers are just as grim. COVID-19 has affected more than 82 million people, and has seen more than 1.5 million deaths.

A July 2020report from RSNA研究发现，影像服务需求的减少对私人放射科诊所产生了突然而实质性的影响，这些诊所的收入严重依赖于检查量。根据该报告，放射实践中的检查量已经减少了40- 90%，预计这种减少将持续几个月到几年。

As the industry continues to adjust to this new environment, the question now is: What should we expect in 2021?

In this roundtable discussion hosted byITNEditorial Director Melinda Taschetta-Millane, three medical experts will discuss theimpact COVID-19had on the industry in 2020, as well as projections for the industry in 2021.

Learning Objectives

• As elective procedures return and patients reschedule exams, learn how radiology departments have the opportunity to evaluate current processes and procedures.
• How to apply lessons learned during the pandemic to build more efficient department operations.
• Re-examine the delivery of patient care.
• Howtelemedicine已经，也将在这个行业中发挥作用。

The webinar took place January 27, 2021, at 2 p.m. EST, 1 p.m. CST.View the Roundtable on demand.

Featured Speakers

Ari Goldberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Thoracic and Abdominal Imaging
Loyola University Medical Center

Ari Goldberg, M.D., PhD, is the Director, Division of Body Imaging and the Medical Director, MRI at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL since 2012. He earned his medical degree and Ph.D. in biophysics at University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldberg completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology, followed by his fellowship in Cardiovascular Imaging at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Alan Pitt, M.D.
Professor
Barrow Neurological Institute

Alan M. Pitt, M.D是巴罗神经学研究所神经放射科的一名医生。皮特医生获得了美国放射学委员会的认证。他的专长包括脊柱成像和治疗以及医学信息学。He is a member ofHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society(HIMSS),American Tele-Medicine Association, and theAmerican Society of Neuroradiology,RSNAandACR. Dr. Pitt was the healthcare representative to the Digital Arizona Council sponsored by the State of Arizona’s CIO.

Barbara Smith
Partner
Paragon Consulting Partners

Barbara Smithis a partner at Paragon Consulting Partners, an active member ofAHRA, and PMI certified project manager. With over 25 years in the medical imaging space Barbara possesses an unparalleled understanding of the needs of clinical staff and care providers in various diagnostic imaging settings. With hands-on experience in radiology andwomen’s imaging, Barbara steers departmental and enterprise imaging optimization initiatives for healthcare organizations of all shapes and sizes.

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