Maximize Marketing with a Deeper Dive into Data and Metrics

In the current business environment for contract radiology services, a more stra- tegic approach to marketing can strengthen the ability of an organization to retain existing contracts and win new ones. Although over 70% of surveyed AHRA members believe that marketing is valued within their organizations, only a quarter rated their current marketing programs as highly effective. Survey responses indicate recognition of an unmet need for-marketing programs that are data driven and designed to be evaluated based on meas6rable outcomes. Starting with an understanding of a few key essentials of marketing data and basic categories of marketing metrics can form the foundation of a demonstra- bly effective marketing program for a contract-based radiology organization.