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This value chain series has stressed that the ultimate output of the radiology workflow is the effective communication of a patient report, and that is inextricably linked to optimizing each link in the imaging value chain. Only when performance throughout the totality of the value chain meets best practices can radiologists be assured that their services offer the maximal potential to effect better patient value and outcomes.