Appel Discusses Radiology Workforce Shortage

Laura Appel

Laura AppelWWMT-TV Newschannel 3 aired a story Sept. 9 on the radiology workforce shortage in hospitals, including a shortage of radiologists and radiology technicians.

MHA Executive Vice President Laura Appel was interviewed for the story, explaining how the shortage impacts hospital operations and what hospitals are doing to address workforce shortages.

“People that have a trauma, an emergency, an urgency, that is all going to be the first thing that hospitals are doing,” said Appel. “Finding someone to read those images and get those results.”

Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.

Headline Roundup: Radiology Shortages & Hospital Challenges

The MHA received media coverage the week of April 28 that includes coverage on the national shortage of radiologists and radiology technicians, recently introduced bills at the federal level and rural hospital challenges. Below is a collection of headlines from around the state, which include quotes from MHA CEO Brian Peters.

Tuesday, April 30

Monday, April 29

Sunday, April 28

Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.