Bridging the Gap in Radiology: Dr. Glenn Kaplan on Workforce, Leadership, and the Future of Healthcare

In this episode, Daniel Arnold sits down with Dr. Glenn Kaplan

Dr. Kaplan discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the radiology profession, particularly the growing need to address workforce shortages and capacity issues. He highlights the potential for tapping into other clinicians, such as physician assistants or radiologic technologists, to support the radiology field.

Dr. Kaplan emphasizes the importance of embracing innovation, including the use of AI, to alleviate workloads and reduce backlogs, while still maintaining the essential role of radiologists in overseeing these efforts. He also reflects on his own career path, offering advice to radiologists interested in pursuing leadership roles.

Dr. Kaplan stresses the value of gaining respect as a clinician first and continuously developing leadership and business skills to unlock further opportunities. The conversation wraps up with a focus on the need to act proactively in the face of impending changes in the healthcare landscape, encouraging the radiology profession to lead in the transformation rather than wait for it to be imposed.

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