Medical Imaging Matters

🎧 Subscribe and listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Radiation safety is everywhere in imaging — but rarely in the spotlight. In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, host Jason Newmark brings together three experts from across the industry to discuss what radiation safety really looks and why it’s far more collaborative than many realize. William Breeden (One Physics),...

🎧 Subscribe and listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube In this episode, Dr. Thomas Griglock, executive director at Lucere and former associate professor at OHSU, shares a candid look at the growing imbalance in medical physics workloads. As imaging volumes climb, technology advances accelerate, and workforce pipelines tighten, physicists are spending more time on routine comp...

🎧 Subscribe and listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Michael McGuire, director of strategic growth and innovation at Beekley Medical®, to dive into what practical innovation looks like in healthcare today. Michael gives us a look at Beekley’s long history of innovation, starting...

In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark is joined by Whitney Utt, president of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), and Wendy Renneke, diagnostic imaging manager at Seattle Children’s Hospital and AHRA board member. The group dives into what collaboration between nurses and technologists really looks like in practice, across CT, MRI...

In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark brings together imaging leaders and partners to explore how AHRA’s Putting Patients First Grant Program, generously funded by Canon Medical, is translating grant funding into measurable improvements in patient care.  Joined by Andrew Ruiz, chair of AHRA’s Member Recognition Committee, and Andrew Kuhls‑Gilcrist of Can...

In the latest episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Lisa Walling, CRA, to talk leadership, community impact, and the power of leaning in to growth. Lisa walks us through her Leaders of Choice capstone project, a powerful screening initiative that is making a real impact on her community. After raising the bar to increase screening by more than 50%...

Improving patient access isn’t just about filling schedules, it’s about creating breathing room for your staff and building a better patient experience.  In the latest episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark is joined by Elyce Wolfgang (WellSpan Health) and Alex Pinto (ECG Management Consultants) to explore how smarter access strategies can ease pressure on teams,...

Can a strong team culture improve patient care, and even help solve staffing challenges? In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Jake Poore, cultural architect and former Disney leader turned healthcare consultant; Lisa Wood, CRA, executive director at Hancock Health and AHRA Education Foundation board member; and Sherry Manuel, chief commer...

In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with Scott Dziuk of IntelePeer and Justin McKay of Radiological Care Services to explore how two innovative companies are making an impact in the medical imaging space. From AI-powered patient communication to full-service x-ray garment solutions, they share how authentic relationships, AHRA engagement, and...

In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging , host Chris St John welcomes Dr. David Larson, director of the AI Development and Evaluation Lab at Stanford University School of Medicine, to explore how peer learning is redefining radiology quality. Dr. Larson shares a collaborative model built on feedback, learning, and improvement — offering practical insights for structuring peer learning p...

Hosted by AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark, this Medical Imaging Matters episode features a conversation with 2025-2026 AHRA President Wesley Harden, and Brenda DeBastiani, past president of AHRA. Through personal stories, they explore how mentorship, volunteering, and authenticity have shaped their careers and leadership paths.  Wesley shares his journey from badge-scanning volunteer to AHRA...

In the latest episode of Medical Imaging Matters , AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark talks with Shannon Health Assistant Director of Outpatient Imaging Melissa Ramos, CRA, about her career path from the radiology file room to initiating a leadership development program. Ramos reflects on her early days in medical imaging, her transition into mammography, and the leadership roles she’s taken on...

Hosted by Jason Newmark, Featuring Josh Block and Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA  In the latest episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark sits down with leadership pros and longtime AHRA members Bill Algee and Josh Block to unpack what it really means to lead in today’s healthcare landscape.  This conversation dives deep into the real challenges and rewards of leadership in...

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 fun...

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...

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 M...

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 f...

In Episode 07, “The Future of Radiology Workflows,” Krishna Kumar, Business Marketing and Sales Leader of Precision Diagnosis for Philips Healthcare discusses the future of radiology workflows in health networks across America and the challenges that Radiology Administrators face on a daily basis. Learn how to be more productive with less resources, deal with increased competition, and address gro...

Episode 06, is the 3rd and final segment of the series reports back on the current state of operations and new routines designed to protect patients and staff regarding COVID-19. Moderator Joanne Hoener, from Bayers portfolio team is joined by industry experts, Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA, Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN, Amanda Garlock, CRA, Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, WA...

Episode 05, is the 2nd of a series of podcasts focused on recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic while managing increasing patient workloads. Moderator Joanne Hoener, from Bayers portfolio team is joined by industry experts, Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA, Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN, Amanda Garlock, CRA, Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, WA, and Brian Fox, CRA, from Children’s...

Episode 04, Barbara Hanson, Senior Marketing Manager at Landauer discusses challenges with dose management software as it relates to general healthcare trends, regulatory challenges, and big data with Olav Christianson. Olav Christianson, MS, DABR, is a Senior Physicist at Landauer and Director of Landauer Optimize. AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management provides medical imaging prof...

Episode 03, is the 1st of a series of podcasts focused on recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic while managing increasing patient workloads. Moderator Joanne Hoener, from Bayers portfolio team is joined by industry experts, Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA, Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN, Amanda Garlock, CRA, Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, WA, and Brian Fox, CRA, from Children’s...

In Episode 02, “Next Gen Imaging Operations with an AI Command Center,” Zahava Uddin, Managing Director with GE Healthcare, is joined by Scott Jarrett, Executive Vice President and Chief of Clinical Programs at the Humber River Hospital in Toronto, Canadal, along with Jeff Terry, CEO of Clinical Command Centers at GE Healthcare as they discuss how the Command Centre at Humber River Hospital has im...