Elizabeth Rula, PhD

Executive Director of the Neiman Health Policy Institute

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

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

Authors: Eric Christensen, PhD, Alexandra Drake, MPH, @ElizabethYRula, @waldchristoph, @drmehj, and @GregoryNNicola

https://t.co/y7Fn3jJuOR

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

We want to support your policy research project! One more month to apply.
Two options:
• Get funding, or
• Work with HPI researchers to execute your idea.

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

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

@RadiologyACR members eligible.
👉 Learn more + apply: https://t.co/gFExkSQZsv
#Radiology #HealthPolicy #ACR

[American College of Radiology @RadiologyACR]

🚨 Grant Applications Open 🚨

The @NeimanHPI Richard Duszak Grant offers an opportunity to collaborate with #NeimanHPI in support of a novel, high-value research proposal, including analysis and resources.

Apply by 3/3: https://t.co/eTtWuPGz6T

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Wow, what a 2025 we had @NeimanHPI, and these “best article” awards were a big cherry on top. I am so fortunate to work with an incredibly talented research team and top notch radiologist collaborators!
Thank you @JACRJournal & @AJR_Radiology for the recognition of HPI’s work!

[American College of Radiology @RadiologyACR]

Join us in congratulating @NeimanHPI on earning:

🏆 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

https://t.co/TWF9XXQeZb #AdvocacyInAction @ACRRAN @JACRJournal

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Great work @RadiologyACR advocacy team! We are thrilled that our @NeimanHPI work showing the value of shared decision making is contributing to positive change through your efforts. https://t.co/1aWgFRmphV

[American College of Radiology @RadiologyACR]

Over the weekend, our colleagues shared a positive update from the @AmerMedicalAssn House of Delegates regarding an ACR-proposed resolution on shared decision making in #lungcancer screening. Thanks to our delegation for your hard work! #ACRRadvocacyReport

[American College of Radiology @RadiologyACR]

Over the weekend, our colleagues shared a positive update from the @AmerMedicalAssn House of Delegates regarding an ACR-proposed resolution on shared decision making in #lungcancer screening. Thanks to our delegation for your hard work! #ACRRadvocacyReport

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Applause for the Minnie’s outstanding selection for Most Influential Researcher!Dr. Christensen’s work is shaping the future of radiology. Eric drives success for HPI’s mission and inspires me and many others privileged to work alongside him! @NeimanHPI

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

🏆 Big news! Eric Christensen, PhD, Research Director at the Neiman Institute, has been named Most Influential Radiology Researcher in the 2025 Minnies by @AuntMinnie! 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! 👏

https://t.co/mLr5aOLTqm

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Thank you to our IR collaborators @LukeWilkins_UVA @RichDuszak @VIRkhaja @NLamparello and HPI colleagues Eric Christensen and Allie Drake for the excellent study on the value of clinical services in IR, and the vision of our leaders from @SIRspecialists and @RadiologyACR

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

🚨 New research alert from @NeimanHPI + @SIRspecialists: “This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases." @AlanMatsumotoMD @DSmethermanMD @JACRJournal

https://t.co/JlL2J5bQnC

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Check out our new @NeimanHPI study that ranks the importance of community conditions for explain differences in outcomes in breast, colorectal, prostate and lung cancers. Learn more at https://t.co/zwVEuaSQV3
See how your county is doing: https://t.co/ahWCTbNMkk

[JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen]

Community measures such as uninsured rates, poverty, and environmental risk rank among the most important factors linked to disparities in geographic cancer outcomes. https://t.co/1iStROr9Cz

[JACR @JACRJournal]

The February issue of the #JACR is here! 📝

This edition includes a collaboration between the Journal and @NeimanHPI on projected US imaging utilization & radiologist supply over the next 30 years. Read these and the entire lineup here: https://t.co/y95RczWbcg

ICYMI - the JACR is now online-only. If you're not yet registered for our monthly @RadiologyACR newsletter, you can fix that by visiting our newsletter sign-up page: https://t.co/4giBO4AmWf

#Radiology #RadiologyNews #MedTwitter #RadTwitter #MedicalPublishing #MedicalImaging

[JACR @JACRJournal]

New studies from the #JACR and @NeimanHPI, published today, take a close look at the ongoing radiologist shortage in the US. While data project supply to grow by around 25% by 2055, imaging demand could rise up to nearly 27%. 📈📊

Read the Neiman HPI news release on these studies here: https://t.co/hDs2FhZINo

#Radiology #HealthPolicy

[The Imaging Wire @TheImagingWire]

@AivalHealth @EDAI_Ltd @Blackford @KoiosMed @deepchealth @radai @CARPLai @Bayer @Lunit_AI @ElizabethYRula @KTheivendran @xray_nick @SairaNHaque @CashHannes

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

A new study in @CBCjournal shows mobile #mammography helps increase breast cancer screening in underserved areas, especially among Indigenous, rural, & low-income women. It complements facility-based screenings and improves early detection. #HealthEquity

https://t.co/pPWuInhKcq

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Have a radiology policy research idea? HPI grants can help make it happen. Due: Feb 3, 2025
🔸Apply for funding via the Neiman Grant
OR
🔸Apply for the NEW Duszak Grant and work with HPI researchers to conduct your study, using claims data for up to 130M people

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

Our Grants application period is now open! Why apply for the program?
✅ Fund your novel research & receive valuable guidance
✅ Pave the way for new health policy to advance the practice
✅ Improve patient outcomes & reduces health disparities
Apply Now!
https://t.co/u5ZDALBpPQ

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

Researchers evaluated the access to #IDR for #stroke treatment. The @JNIS_BMJ study results found that Neurointerventionalists, who often deliver lifesaving treatments in these cases, have almost no financial access to payment recovery through the NSA. https://t.co/40Gv1mAXqk

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

@AaronBushMD @NeimanHPI @ASTRO_org @ARRO_org @ACRRFS @ACROresident Thank you @AaronBushMD for this important contribution to health policy research and radiation oncology. This project exemplifies why we started our grant program!

[Aaron Bush, MD @AaronBushMD]

Interested in health policy research? Apply for a @NeimanHPI grant here: https://t.co/VGRUhR84v4

Can’t speak highly enough of @ElizabethYRula and the @NeimanHPI team in helping us study the @ASTRO_org #ROCR Medicare model.

@ARRO_org @ACRRFS @ACROresident

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

New in @AmJPrevMed: “The results of our study indicate there either needs to be a way to reduce the differences in access to breast MR or avail all patients of effective alternatives to promote early detection & improve outcomes.” #cancerresearch

https://t.co/qZpWSLTSza

[Elizabeth Rula, PhD @ElizabethYRula]

Check out our new interactive mapping tool and share it with others interested in county-level rankings of cancer disparities AND social and environmental barriers.
Visualizing the overlap offers new insights and opportunities for action. @NeimanHPI @RadHealthEquity

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

📣 We are excited to announce the official launch of our new data tool - The Cancer Equity Compass. 📣

"This is an important tool that can support a multi-faceted approach to reduce disparities and promote equity." @RadHealthEqty #Cancer

➡️ https://t.co/4j89hUaMCw

[Neiman HPI @NeimanHPI]

Congress passed the No Surprises Act (NSA) to financially protect patients from surprise medical bills. This was broadly welcomed by providers and insurers. But that is where the agreement ends. NSA implementation questions abound. #SurpriseMedicalBills

Let’s see why 👇(🧵 1/12)