Imaging Informatics Professional (IIP) Certification:
Journal Article demonstrates certification value

August 1, 2011 – Courtesy of the Association for Medical Imaging Management’s Radiology Management journal, the Importance of Certified and Qualified Personnel for Managing PACS article is now publically available.

The article is a collaboration between Christopher Trimble, MD, MBA, and former and current American Board of Imaging Informatics Board of Trustees Edward I. Bluth, MD., FACR; Paul G. Nagy, Ph.D., CIIP; and Charles Socia, R.T.(R)(CT)(QM)(ARRT), CIIP.

According to the authors, "The IIP certification exam was designed to help radiology administrators assure the unique blend of technical, business, and clinical skills when recruiting and staffing IIPs. In the hands of an adequately trained and certified PACS administrative team, a department can confidently leverage PACS and informatics tools to execute department strategy and directly enhance clinical outcomes for patients."

Click here to read the article: Importance of Certified and Qualified Personnel for Managing PACS