Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

03/31/2026

How long patients wait for imaging results is increasing and fast.
A new multi-institute national study in Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) shows interpretation turnaround times doubled between 2014 and 2023, with most of the increase happening after 2021.

Authors: Eric W. Christensen, PhD, Alexandra R. Drake, MPH, Elizabeth Y. Rula, PhD, Cindy X. Yuan, MD, PhD, Christoph Wald, MD, PhD, Michele H. Johnson, MD, Gregory N. Nicola, MD

Read the summary:

A new study from the HPI found that the time between an imaging scan and its interpretation for office/hospital outpatient imaging increased 113% between 2014 and 2023, with most of this increase o…

03/05/2026

📊 New American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) study: Radiology workforce attrition is rising across all subspecialties. Averaged rate: 2.2% from 2014–2022, with over 4x variation by subspecialty (1.0% vascular/IR vs 4.3% cardiothoracic). All subspecialties saw increases over time period.

A new study from HPI found that attrition (i.e., exit) from the radiology workforce increased for all subspecialties, but with varying magnitude. The study, published in AJR, was based on all Medic…

02/24/2026

⏰ One week left!
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Neiman Institute Grants is March 3. Don’t miss your chance to advance impactful radiology health policy research.

We’re funding projects that improve patient outcomes, reduce disparities, inform appropriate care, and demonstrate radiology’s value.
🔹 Neiman Grant – Up to $75K
🔹 Duszak Grant – In‑kind support + collaboration with HPI experts

Submit your proposal before it’s too late!

Apply today for the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute® (HPI) Grants. The grants will fund novel research that provides evidence to inform health policy and radiology practice. Options are mo…

02/24/2026

📈 New Neiman HPI study: Radiologist turnover rose 61% over the past decade, with clinical workload emerging as the primary factor. Turnover odds doubled in 2020–2022, influenced by gender, metro location, and academic setting.

When workload reaches 12,940 wRVUs, turnover starts climbing fast.
These findings reveal urgent opportunities to strengthen retention across radiology.

A new study from the Neiman Institute found that practice turnover among radiologists increased 61% between 2013 and 2022. The study also found that turnover rates differed by gender, practice loca…

02/03/2026

❄️ Our Winter Neiman News is here! ❄️

Catch up on the latest HPI research: award‑winning studies, workforce insights, cancer disparity tool, malpractice impacts, screening innovation, grant opportunities, upcoming events, and more.

Highlights include our Expert Spotlight with Judy Yee, MD, and contributions from Eric Christensen, PhD, Jay Parikh, MD, Elizabeth Rula, PhD, Joshua Hirsch, MD, JACR Journal, AJR Radiology, JAMA Network Open.

The latest edition of Neiman News is here! Dive into the latest health policy research shaping radiology & patient care. In this issue: ~HPI 2025 Awards ~Repeat Imaging Rates Higher for Studies…

01/27/2026

🚨 The 2026 Neiman HPI Grants Program is now open!
Apply by March 3, 2026 for:
🔹 Neiman Grant – up to $75K for independent health policy research
🔹 Duszak Grant – in‑kind support + mentorship from HPI experts

ACR members eligible.
👉 Learn more + apply: https://bit.ly/HPI_Grants


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01/21/2026

New JACR Journal study shows kids at non‑children’s hospitals face much higher exposure to ionizing radiation. Nearly half of pediatric imaging happens in these settings highlighting a key policy opportunity to expand pediatric‑specific protocols, improve safety standards, and support equitable imaging care nationwide.

A new Neiman Institute study , performed with the American College of Radiology’s Pediatric Imaging Research Committee, highlights differences in imaging use among children that raise safety concer…

01/13/2026

The Grants Program is open! Don’t miss your chance to secure up to $75,000 for research that shapes health policy & radiology practice.

Our grants make an impact. A recent study by HPI grantees, published in Cancer Medicine, showed that providing pain and nausea medications at discharge after liver cancer treatments reduced hospital readmissions & drug escalations by 83%. A powerful example of research driving better care and policy.

📅 Deadline: March 3, 2026

The Neiman Health Policy Institute is now accepting proposals for its 2026 Neiman Institute Grants Program, offering up to $75,000 to fund research that informs health policy and radiology practice…

12/19/2025

Neiman Grant Opportunities in Health Policy Research Are NOW OPEN!
We’re excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Neiman Grant and the Duszak Grant. These programs support innovative research that advances health policy and radiology practice.

Apply today and help shape the future of radiology!

Apply today for the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute® (HPI) Grants. The grants will fund novel research that provides evidence to inform health policy and radiology practice. Options are mo…

12/18/2025

🎉 Big News from the Neiman Institute!
Our team’s research earned three major awards in 2025:
🏆 JACR Best of 2025 in Health Services Research & Policy
🏆 JACR Best of 2025 in Training & Education
🏆 AJR Best of 2025 in Policy, Quality & Practice Management
These awards reflect the exceptional rigor and relevance of the Neiman Institute’s research.

The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute is proud to announce that three of its research articles have been recognized with prestigious awards from leading radiology journals for their impact o…

11/13/2025

📢 New Research in Cancer Medicine
A groundbreaking study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute and Northwell Health finds that CT colonography (CTC) is the most cost-effective screening for Black adults under real-world adherence - outperforming colonoscopy & stool tests.

New study finds CT colonography delivers greater value than colonoscopy and FIT for Black adults under real-world screening adherence, supporting expanded use Reston, VA — A new study published in …

11/12/2025

🏆 Big news! Eric Christensen, PhD, Research Director at the Neiman Institute, has been named Most Influential Radiology Researcher in the 2025 Minnies by ! Dr. Christensen’s research is shaping the future of radiology by bringing an economist’s perspective to some of the field’s biggest challenges.

Congratulations, Eric, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

We’re proud to announce that Eric Christensen, PhD, Research Director at the Neiman Institute, has been named the 2025 Minnies winner for Most Influential Radiology Researcher—a top honor from Aunt…