Dec. 17, 2025 — The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute recently announced that three of its research articles have been recognized with prestigious awards from leading radiology journals for their impact on policy, education and practice management.
"Recognition from leading journals like JACR and AJR reinforces the importance of our mission to advance evidence-based decision-making in radiology," added Elizabeth Rula, PhD, Executive Director of the Neiman Institute.
JACR “Best of 2025” – Health Services Research and Policy — honors research that advances understanding of imaging utilization and workforce trends. To be featured in Jan. 2026 issue of JACR.
- Office-Based Diagnostic Imaging Interpreted by Nonphysician Practitioners: Characteristics, Recent Trends, and State Variation. Led by Eric Christensen, PhD — co-authors Clinton T. Case, BS, Robert W. Morris, MD, Casey E. Pelzl, MPH, Elizabeth Y. Rula, PhD, and Richard Duszak, Jr., MD.
JACR “Best of 2025” – Training and Education — highlights research that informs radiology education and workforce planning. To be featured in Jan. 2026 issue of JACR.
- Evolving Trainee Participation in Radiologists’ Workload: A National Medicare-Focused Analysis from 2008 to 2020. Led by Judah Burns, MD and Yoonie Chung, PhD, with co-authors Elizabeth Y. Rula, PhD, Richard Duszak, Jr., MD, and Andrew B. Rosenkrantz.
AJR “Best of 2025” – Policy, Quality, and Practice Management — selected by the ARRS Science and Innovations Committee, underscores the Institute’s leadership in shaping evidence-based policy and practice standards.
- Self-Interpretation of Imaging Studies by Ordering Providers: Frequency and Associated Provider and Practice Characteristics. Led by Eric Christensen, PhD, with co-authors Chi-Mei Liu, PhD, Elizabeth Y. Rula, PhD, and Vijay M. Rao, MD.
"These awards reflect the exceptional rigor and relevance of the Neiman Institute’s research. By addressing critical issues in imaging policy, education, and practice, we are driving meaningful improvements in patient care and health system performance," said Dana Smetherman, Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Radiology.
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July 13, 2026 
