AI in Radiology: Workflow Gains, Yet Burnout and Economic Hurdles Remain

A narrative review finds AI can cut report turnaround time (e.g., from 11.2 to 6.9 min with a templated EHR-PACS interface, 38% reduction), but links AI use to emotional exhaustion and notes outdated reimbursement limits financial benefits for radiologists.

• Design: Narrative review synthesizing evidence on AI's impact on radiologist workload, burnout, and compensation.
• A templated EHR-PACS integration prospectively reduced report turnaround time from 11.2 to 6.9 minutes (38% reduction), but cross-sectional data show AI use correlates with emotional exhaustion.
• Limitation: narrative review of predominantly cross-sectional studies; economic benefits not yet realized due to outdated reimbursement frameworks.

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