Imaging Result Delays Reported After Intermountain Buys Las Vegas Radiology Group

After Intermountain Health bought Las Vegas Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging, patients report delayed imaging results—one waited 23 days vs prior week. System blames radiologist shortage (Nevada 9 per 100,000) and plans to hire 20 radiologists.

• Intermountain finalized the purchase in January; Steinberg had 30 radiologists and 12 locations.
• The health system attributes the backlog to a national radiologist shortage, with southern Nevada more severely impacted.
• Plans include hiring 20 radiologists and expediting licensure, credentialing, and privileging.

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