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Are You a Negotiator? (Hint: We All Are) May 21, 2025

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Negotiation — it’s a skill that’s often thought of when ironing out a deal or getting the best price on a piece of equipment. In reality, however, negotiation is an act that happens every day in our professional and personal lives and is a hallmark of a strong leader.

Tune in as AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Dr. Josh Weiss, a leading expert in negotiation, to unpack the fundamentals of this practice and how it applies to the world of medical imaging.

Joining them is AHRA President Mario Pistilli, to offer his perspective on honing this critical skill. He draws on his personal experience, as well as his current role as the executive director of imaging services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

From understanding the role of emotion in negotiation, to ways active listening plays a key role, the pitfalls of compromise, and more, this episode will leave you with several a-ha moments you’ll want to put into practice right away.

Interested in learning more from Dr. Weiss? Join us Saturday, August 2 for his pre-conference workshop ahead of the AHRA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. This hands-on workshop is designed for professionals of all levels, offering proven strategies and small group exercises.

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Joshua Weiss, PhD, is the cofounder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University, a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project, and the director and creator of the Master of Science degree in Leadership and Negotiation at Bay Path University.

Mario Pistilli, DBA, FACHE, FAHRA, CRA, CNMT, is the AHRA 2024-2025 president and executive director of imaging services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

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AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management provides medical imaging professionals with education, training, insights, and community expertise to grow as healthcare leaders.

Founded in 1973, our professional organization is a catalyst for healthcare improvement by setting the standard on quality care, innovative use of technologies, and best practices in medical imaging management.

Learn more and connect with us at ahra.org.

New Podcast: What Radiology Leaders Need to Know About Upcoming CMS Measures Apr 30, 2025

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Hosted by Chris St. John, Featuring Olav Christianson In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, we’re sharing an episode from

What Radiology Leaders Need to Know About Upcoming CMS Measures Apr 30, 2025

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In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, we’re sharing an episode from Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, a podcast from our partners at Imalogix.

Tune in as Olav Christianson, vice president of clinical strategy at Imalogix, joins host Chris St. John to break down upcoming mandatory reporting measures for CT radiation dose and image quality.

With deep experience in medical physics and direct involvement in the foundations of this CMS measure, Olav shares expert insight on steps to ensure your practice is ready for mandatory reporting in 2027, translation software needs, and implementation strategies.

Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging is a podcast that delves into the fascinating world of radiology, offering a fresh perspective on medical imaging and its impact on patient care and healthcare outcomes. The podcast, hosted by Chris St. John, aims to bridge the gap between complex radiological concepts and the curious mind, from seasoned professionals to radiology enthusiasts.

Olav Christianson is the vice president of clinical strategy at Imalogix, bringing over a decade of experience in medical physics and clinical consulting to the field of radiation dose monitoring and image quality analysis.

AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management provides medical imaging professionals with education, training, insights, and community expertise to grow as healthcare leaders.

Learn more and connect with us at ahra.org.

New Podcast: Breaking Down the Regulatory Landscape for Medical Imaging Leaders Mar 26, 2025

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In the latest podcast episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Nathan Baugh of Capitol Associates and Melody Mulaik of R3 to discuss the regulatory and legislative landscape in healthcare and its effects on medical imaging.

Breaking Down the Regulatory Landscape for Medical Imaging Leaders Mar 26, 2025

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In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Nathan Baugh of Capitol Associates and Melody Mulaik of R3 to discuss the regulatory and legislative landscape in healthcare and its effects on medical imaging.

Tune in as they share their expertise on complex issues, from the reduction of government spending to the potential effects on Medicare and Medicaid, updates around remote scanning and MRI safety codes, and more.

As two members of AHRA’s Regulatory Affairs Committee and experts in this space, Nathan and Melody offer a thoughtful primer for medical imaging leaders to stay informed and understand the implications of recent regulatory and policy activity.

Nathan Baugh is a principal at Capitol Associates Inc., and a member of the AHRA Regulatory Affairs Committee.

Melody W. Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, FAHRA, is the chief operating officer of R3 (RCCS, Regents Health Resources, and RC Billing). She is a current member and past chair of the AHRA Regulatory Affairs Committee.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

· AHRA Regulatory Affairs website

· Capitol Insights Newsletter

· MR Remote Scanning Guidance Document

· AHRA Forum

· Radiology Management

· AHRA 2025 Annual Meeting

AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management provides medical imaging professionals with education, training, insights, and community expertise to grow as healthcare leaders.

Learn more and connect with us at ahra.org.

AI-Driven Workflows: Elevating Patient-Centric Care and Maximizing Value in Radiology Nov 15, 2024

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Medical Imaging Matters, a podcast from AHRA, is pleased to bring you a special episode focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and the ways it is transforming patient-centric care. Learn how Dr. Alexander McKinney and Dr. Jean Jose from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are leveraging this technology to transform workflows in their outpatient center and uncover patients’ needs for acute care in the moment.

AI-Driven Workflows: Elevating Patient-Centric Care and Maximizing Value in Radiology Nov 15, 2024

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Medical Imaging Matters, a podcast from AHRA, is pleased to bring you a special episode focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and the ways it is transforming patient-centric care.

Learn how Dr. Alexander McKinney and Dr. Jean Jose from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are leveraging this technology to transform workflows in their outpatient center and uncover patients’ needs for acute care in the moment.

Plus, they’ll share how they gained buy in from hospital administration to implement AI, considerations for vetting partners, and the value this tool brings to the profession at large.

Ready to dive into the world of AI? Tune in to learn how this emerging technology is shaping the future of radiology.

This episode was produced in partnership with and is generously sponsored by Aidoc.
Aidoc is at the forefront of clinical artificial intelligence (AI), empowering healthcare teams with the right information at the right time to enable quicker diagnoses and better patient outcomes.

Powered by the Aidoc aiOS platform, Aidoc’s AI works seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring no patient falls through the cracks while allowing clinicians to focus on what matters most. Aidoc and AI are not just the future of healthcare — they’re changing how healthcare is practiced today.

Learn more at https://www.aidoc.com.

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Dr. Alexander McKinneyis the chair and professor of the department of radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Jean Joseis professor of radiology and associate vice chair of IT at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Jason Newmarkis the executive director of AHRA and host of this episode.

AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management provides medical imaging professionals with education, training, insights, and community expertise to grow as healthcare leaders.

Learn more and connect with us at ahra.org.

Episode 11 – Addressing Radiology Staffing Challenges in a Post-COVID World; New Challenges Require Flexible Approaches Dec 09, 2022

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Episode 11, "Addressing Radiology Staffing Challenges in a Post-COVID World; New Challenges Require Flexible Approaches," by Christopher Tomlinson, Pallav Shah, and Josh Patrick. In this podcast we hear from a radiology department administrator and a radiologist about the variety of radiology staffing challenges affecting their institutions, how they are impacting their departments, and solutions they are implementing to address them. Most of these challenges are a result of the systemic shortage of radiologists and the changes that were accelerated by the pandemic.

Episode 10 – Theranostics: Responding to its Resurgence Dec 20, 2021

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Episode 10, "Theranostics: Responding to its Resurgence," by Lyle Wilson and Steve Sosnowski. Overall theranostic agents are rapidly changing nuclear medicine departments importance by forcing them to be more multidisciplined, working with other departments in the hospital (radiation oncology, interventional radiology, endocrinology, pharmacy, etc), and have the potential of dramatically increasing reimbursement. This has raised the profile of an imaging modality that has thought to have stagnated. However, it has also placed high demands on staff as the workflow for these treatments and imaging studies are very different, and can be demanding in terms of time and safety.

Episode 09 – Tips to be Resilient During Stressful Times Nov 22, 2021

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Episode 09, "Tips to be Resilient During Stressful Times," by Brenda DeBastiani, MBA, CRA, RT(R). What is resilience? Is it elasticity? Is it the ability to spring back into shape? Is it the ability to recover quickly from difficult times? Or, is resilience defined as toughness? During this podcast Brenda will answer these questions and more with 11 tips to be more resilient.

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