Sudbury, Massachusetts, November 2011 – AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management has approved the formation of a new and dynamic online data, analytics, and benchmarking tool in collaboration with Regents Health Resources, Inc. The product will be developed with input from AHRA member facilities and will utilize the Regents “Mirror” automated data and analytics tool for imaging providers. Learn more at www.ahraonline.org/benchmarking.
Ed Cronin, AHRA CEO: “Our membership has made it clear how important timely business metrics and benchmarks are to the day to day management and improvement of imaging services. In response, representatives from the AHRA Board of Directors searched the industry for the optimal solution to replace our traditional print surveys. This new tool will allow access to current information and benchmarks, eliminating the lag between traditional data collection and distribution. The solution developed by Regents through their new product „Mirror‟ stood out as the product that could deliver the information our membership is most interested in having at their fingertips. We look forward to working with Regents on this initiative to deliver a robust data analytics and benchmarking tool for our members and their respective organizations.”
Brian Baker, Regents President: “Collaborating with AHRA on this important project will help further define how data can lead to solutions for some of imaging‟s toughest problems. As many others have realized, healthcare is data rich and information poor. „Mirror‟ will allow the creation of dynamic and configurable data, analytics, and benchmarking tools vital for imaging to continue its improvement of quality, efficiency, and long term sustainability in the changing healthcare environment. Together we will begin customizing Mirror and its functionality for AHRA immediately while also integrating historical data from AHRA members for reference and trending. AHRA membership is at the heart of the medical imaging industry and the entire Regents team is sincerely honored to have been chosen as the provider of choice for this breakthrough initiative.”
About AHRA - www.ahraonline.org - The Association for Medical Imaging Management is the professional organization representing management at all levels of hospital imaging departments, freestanding imaging centers, and group practices. Founded in 1973, AHRA’s 4000 members reach across the country and around the world. AHRA offers a complete slate of professional development programs including a comprehensive selection of educational conferences and seminars, networking opportunities, award winning publications, and the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential.
About Regents - www.regentshealth.com - Founded in 1996, Regents is the leading national consulting firm supporting medical imaging and imaging business intelligence for hospitals, outpatient providers cancer centers and physicians. Recognized as the standard in medical imaging intelligence, Regents has helped over 500 clients nationally. Regents’ comprehensive suite of services including Strategic Planning, Assessments, Joint Venture Planning, and Sales & Acquisitions was the foundation for the development of “Mirror” and National Imaging Network. Regents’ team provides their clients the specialized expertise and leadership needed to develop action and implementation plans that positively influence business and patient outcomes.