At least one hospital system with a network of medical complexes in central Pennsylvania is feeling the brunt of an ongoing shortage of radiologists nationwide. UPMC, the largest hospital system in Pennsylvania, said it was pursuing every opportunity to meet what it called a 'growing demand' for radiology and imaging services. 'This includes prioritizing emergent and urgent studies to ensure patients get the critical care they need in a timely manner,' a UPMC spokesperson said. Some UPMC patients have had to wait 30 days or more to get diagnostic results, according to social media posts on Nextdoor.
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