Optimal Radiology Partners to Present at AHRA Annual Meeting

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimal Radiology Partners, a national radiology practice and leading provider of on-site and teleradiology coverage to hospitals, will participate in the AHRA Association for Medical Imaging Management Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 28-31.

In addition to exhibiting at the event, Optimal Chief Medical Officer Chad Calendine, MD will serve as a presenter for the Physician Leadership Track. Created specifically for physicians aspiring to advance their business productivity and data utilization expertise in order to enhance clinical quality and overall efficiency, the program sessions will cover a wide range of industry topics. Dr. Calendine's presentation "Radiologist as the Chief Marketing Officer" will focus on communication with referring physicians to drive loyalty and stronger relationships in order to facilitate the use of standards and appropriate utilization.

"We are pleased to have an expanded presence at this year's event and look forward to adding to the discussion surrounding quality, appropriateness and efficiency in imaging," said Optimal President and CEO Jon Grimes.

Optimal Radiology Partners is an integrated national radiology practice that provides technology-driven staffing and management solutions to national and regional health systems. Optimal also partners with radiology groups that may benefit from additional subspecialty expertise and broader technological capabilities. Visit Optimal in booth 143 to learn more about the company's standards-based approach to improving quality and efficiency.

About AHRA

AHRA: 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. For more information, visit www.ahraonline.org.

About Optimal Radiology

Founded in 2005, Optimal Radiology is a national radiology practice comprised of more than 100 board-certified radiologists. Optimal works with hospitals and health systems around the country to transform imaging departments - providing the right combination of on-site physician coverage and around-the-clock subspecialty support. With the one of the nation's largest networks of subspecialized radiologists and an industry-leading technology platform designed to enhance quality and reduce turnaround times, Optimal's standards-based approach helps drive growth, ensure appropriateness, and elevate performance.

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