Video: Radiology groups might be surprised at how much operational data is available. Regents Health Resources’ Brian Baker talks less-obvious ways to compare data.

VIDEO: Benjamin Strong, MD, of vRad, details the essential components of a quality assurance program and how to ensure radiologist accountability and participation.

Video: Collecting radiology practice benchmarking data comes with the responsibility to protect sensitive patient information. Brian Baker, of Regents Health Resources, explains how.

Video: The ACR’s Judy Burleson explains how pay-for-performance and quality measurement programs affect radiologists and how to get involved.

AHRA President Carlos Vasquez discusses how the medical imaging manager’s role continues to evolve, driven by an increased reliance on data and the reality of having to do more with less.

AHRA: Baystate Health System turned to a Software as a Service (Saas) model for 3D reconstruction, cutting costs in their CT department.

AHRA: The benefits of a radiation dose reduction program may be obvious, but securing buy-in can be a challenge. Here’s how to ensure its success.

Avoid HIPAA infractions by educating staff about HITECH, patient privacy violations, and HIPAA-related fines.

AHRA: When was the last time you scrutinized your imaging equipment service agreements? It might be time to take a close look, because you might be paying too much.

AHRA: Radiologists who thrive amidst increasing commoditization are those willing to become more visible leaders and offering consulting and value-added services.

AHRA: Does your radiology group have compliance program? It’s the law and the officials have stepped up enforcement. Here’s what you need to know.

Think Stark Law doesn’t apply to radiologists? Think again. Consultant Adrienne Dresevic details the federal laws that affect radiology marketing.

Chris Tomlinson, of Radiology Associates of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discusses the benefits of vendor neutral archives for storing and sharing images.

Younger radiologists expect to be able to access information immediately and share it seamlessly - a growing trend facing the field, Woojin Kim, MD says.

Radiology departments should create policies for meaningful use criteria exclusions, and document the rationale, experts at SIIM said.

Is your radiology department or practice considering adding business intelligence and analytics tools? Here are some tips for a successful implementation.

From image order entry to reporting results, several spots on the medical imaging chain provide opportunities for using clinical decision support.

Radiology mobile apps vendors take diverse approaches to developing solutions, depending on the intensions for the app, device and platform, and end user.

The PACS of the future will be far smarter and incorporate clinical and business analytics to allow radiologists to be more efficient, says Eliot Siegel, MD.

Business intelligence tools are helping radiology practices and departments better monitor their processes and increase efficiency. Here’s how to get started.