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  • Rationing of healthcare resources is a complex issue with significant implications for healthcare delivery.
  • Disparities in access and outcomes are often exacerbated by resource allocation decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between healthcare resource rationing and disparities in radiologic care.
  • To explore the manifestation and impact of rationing within radiology.
  • To propose solutions for mitigating disparities in radiologic resource allocation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on healthcare rationing and disparities.
  • Analysis of rationing's influence on access and outcomes in radiology.
  • Examination of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic's impact on radiologic resource allocation.

Main Results:

  • Rationing in healthcare, particularly radiology, has historically contributed to disparities in access and outcomes.
  • The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic highlighted inequities and prompted proposals for corrective measures in resource distribution.
  • Existing rationing frameworks require adaptation to address systemic disparities.

Conclusions:

  • Rationing frameworks, such as the ACR Appropriateness Criteria, must be re-evaluated to mitigate disparities in radiologic care.
  • Implementing equitable resource allocation strategies is crucial for improving health equity in radiology.
  • Future radiologic resource allocation schemes should incorporate measures to prevent and reduce disparities.