In this episode, Daniel Arnold sits down with Dr. Kurt Schoppe

Dr. Kurt Schoppe shares the complexities of radiology practice models, including his insights on private equity, hospital-employed radiologists, and the inherent challenges in balancing fairness across different specialties within radiology practices.

Dr. Schoppe highlights the advantages and trade-offs of scale, explaining how larger groups can invest in innovation, such as AI, while smaller groups often benefit from a generalist approach. He also discusses the value of organizations like Strategic Radiology in supporting independent practices by sharing lessons learned from larger groups.

The conversation touches on the pitfalls of hospital-based multi-specialty groups, where radiologists often face lower pay and lack proper recognition for their unique contributions. Dr. Schoppe emphasizes the importance of passion projects for new radiologists entering the workforce to maintain well-being and balance.

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