The Radiology Group Shines National Spotlight on Rural Healthcare Needs

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The Radiology Group, Atlanta, GA, USA.

New Feature Highlights How Doctor-Led Teleradiology Practice Champions Connection, Access, and Equity for America's Small-Town Hospitals
The Radiology Group (TRG), one of the last remaining independent, physician-run teleradiology practices in the U.S., is proud to be featured in a recent article. The piece highlights TRG's unwavering commitment to rural hospitals and renews the group's advocacy for accessible, human-centered diagnostic care in underserved communities.

In an era where 1 in 3 rural hospitals are at risk of closure and over 60% of rural counties have limited or no access to medical imaging subspecialists, TRG's story is a rallying cry for renewed attention and action.

"Success doesn't have to be loud," said Dr. Tejal Lalaji, co-founder of TRG and a subspecialist in neuro and breast imaging. "It can be steady, quiet, and deeply meaningful. Our goal is to show up-consistently, compassionately, and competently-for communities that others often overlook."

Since its founding in 2005, TRG has used technology to bridge the healthcare divide between large urban centers and rural towns. With a secure, HIPAA-compliant app, rural physicians can connect directly with subspecialized radiologists in real time-drastically reducing turnaround times that once stretched into days.

"When we started, rural hospitals were often waiting hours or days for reads," said Dr. Anand Lalaji, co-founder and musculoskeletal radiologist. "We thought, 'If we can reduce that wait to minutes and talk to the doctor who needs the result, we're not just reading images-we're saving lives.'"

The group's doctor-led model stands in contrast to a growing number of corporate teleradiology providers, which are increasingly driven by volume metrics rather than patient care. According to the Journal of the American College of Radiology, physician burnout and depersonalized care are on the rise-making TRG's values of presence, communication, and clarity more vital than ever.

"We've walked away from large urban contracts because they didn't align with our mission," said Dr. Tejal Lalaji. "We chose focus over scale. That decision gave us strength-and trust."

What You Can Do

While TRG continues to support hospitals behind the scenes, they're urging others-doctors, patients, policymakers, and citizens-to take small, impactful steps to support rural care:

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Ask your representatives what they're doing to fund and protect rural hospitals.

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Advocate for broadband access, which is essential for telehealth and digital imaging.

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Support physician-led practices by choosing care models that prioritize people over profit.

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Share stories about rural care heroes-nurses, techs, doctors-whose work goes unseen.

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Volunteer or donate to organizations focused on rural health equity.

"Care doesn't need a big city or a big name to be excellent," said Dr. Anand Lalaji. "It needs people who remember where they came from-and who are willing to build something better, one quiet town at a time."

To read the full interview, click here [https://influentialpeoplemagazine.com/staying-small-thinking-big-the-radiology-groups-path-to-meaningful-success/].

About The Radiology Group

Founded in 2005 by Drs. Anand and Tejal Lalaji, The Radiology Group is a physician-led teleradiology practice dedicated exclusively to serving rural hospitals across the United States. TRG provides subspecialty reads, responsive service, and real-time communication through its secure mobile app and in-person visits, combining cutting-edge technology with old-fashioned connection.

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