Welcome to the CLIMB 2025 Virtual Conference! This page is where you can access live scheduled sessions, the On-Demand Library, as well as scheduled networking opportunities. 

Registration Instructions

How to Register:

Please note that you must be logged in to your AHRA account in order to register for CLIMB 2025. Don't have an AHRA account yet? No problem—click here to create your AHRA account. Once your account has been created, navigate back to this page.

If you are signed in already, you will see “Register ($199)” or “Register ($299)” in the green box to the upper right corner of this page. Click "Register" to begin registration.

A pop-up will appear. Select “Complete Registration Now” to begin the process:

Follow the prompts to complete your registration.

If you are signed out, you will only see the word “Register” without a price in the green box of the upper right corner. Please login to your account at https://www.ahra.org/home. Once you are logged in, navigate back to this page and follow the instructions above.

How to access live CLIMB sessions:

Once you are logged in to your Online Institute account and on this page, you can explore the different session offerings under the "Content" tab above. If you see a session you want to attend live, you can click into that session to learn more.

To see when the session is scheduled to begin, click the "Contents" tab. You will only be able to join live sessions about 5 minutes before they are scheduled to begin. Once the session is scheduled to begin, click "Enter Live Event in Progress"

 If the session is not scheduled to begin for a while, you have the option to save it to your personal calendar as well. Simply click “Add to Calendar” under the "Contents" tab. This will block the time off on your calendar as well as provide the direct link to access the webinar when it is time to start. Otherwise, you can access each live session from this page about 5 minutes before its designated start time:

How to access on-demand sessions:

To access the CLIMB 2025 on-demand library of sessions, you must be logged in to your AHRA account in AHRA's Learning Management System (LMS), the Online Institute (https://onlineinstitute.ahra.org/). Once logged in, click “My Courses/Exams” under “My Account”:

This will take you to your personal “Dashboard” in the Online Institute. You should see the “CLIMB 2025 On-Demand Library" package listed at the top of this page:

Click into the CLIMB 2025 On-Demand Library, and then click the "Content" tab to see the recorded sessions available to you. Then, just click into the session you would like to watch to get started:

FAQs:

Who do I contact if I'm unable to log into my Online Institute account? 

If you are having issues accessing the CLIMB Online 2025 and/or the Online Institute, please email memberservices@ahra.org.

How long will I have access to CLIMB 2025 session recordings/materials?

All CLIMB 2025 registrants will have access to session recordings and session materials until December 31, 2025.

How do I obtain CE credits? 

For live sessions:

In order to obtain CE credits for sessions attended on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, you must access the respective webinar sessions via your Online Institute account - this is how our system logs your attendance. Please note you must access each live Zoom session for its entirety in order to earn the associated CE credit(s). Then, you MUST complete the associated session evaluation; if you do not complete the session evaluation, you will not receive CE credit for that session.

For on-demand sessions:

In order to obtain CE credits for any on-demand CLIMB sessions, you must view the entire recording. Then, you must complete the associated post-test for the session. You will have three attempts to complete the post-test with a score of 80% or higher. If you do not pass the post-test after three attempts, you are NOT eligible to receive CE credit for that on-demand session.

How long will it take for my CE credits to appear? 

It will take 24 hours for your CE credits to appear in your Online Institute account.

Presented by: Melody W. Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, FAHRA, RCC, RCC-IR

President, Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies

This dynamic session is for individuals responsible for any portion of the charge capture, coding, documentation, billing, and account follow-up of radiology services. All the 2025 radiology coding updates will be reviewed in detail as well as other key items of concern related to imaging services, including but not limited to, new telemedicine visit codes, MR safety codes, supervision, reimbursement, and audit concerns. Radiology administrators as well as professionals involved in radiology compliance and revenue cycle will gain the information that they need to ensure correct coding and compliance for their organizations. It is recommended that appropriate individuals from Compliance and Finance be invited to ensure consistency and accuracy within the entire organization

You will learn:

• 2025 Radiology coding updates: diagnostic, interventional and E/M
• Modality-specific areas of concern: coding, edits and audit targets
• Regulatory updates, including supervision and more!

AHRA Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $249.00 - includes membership thru 12/31/25.  Click here to learn more about the benefits of AHRA Membership.

Visit AHRA.org to register!

This Webinar is generously sponsored by Bracco.

Date: January 7th, 2025

Time: 1:00 P.M. EST

Speaker: Dr. Steven Sireci

Session Description: The presentation will cover the features and uses of two different Bracco products that each provide unique value to their areas of imaging.  Vueway® (gadopiclenol) is the first true high-relaxivity macrocyclic GBCA approved for use in the U.S., at a low Gd dose of 0.05 mmol/kg.  Varibar® (barium sulfate 40% w/v) is a suite of 5 related barium preparations specifically designed and approved for use in the modified barium swallow (MBS) examination – the only such barium products available. Varibar was used in the clinical validation of the standardized Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP™©) protocol for evaluating swallowing disorders in adults.

Free to members and non-members

Register at AHRA.org

Click here to learn more about the benefits of AHRA Membership.

Evolution and Benefits of CCTA
By Allison Lemon, BSRS RT(R)(CT) and Dr. Lynette K. Watts, RT(R)

Over the last thirty years, computed tomography (CT) equipment has evolved to improve imaging. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) procedures are becoming more popular. Recent research studies show the benefits to the patient of this noninvasive procedure. A benefit of CCTA procedures is reducing the amount of contrast medium and radiation dose without affecting the image quality. The type of CT machine used for CCTA procedures is important for image quality. Each brand and type of machine varies in cost depending on the speed and image quality. Each CT manufacturer offers different benefits such as speed (single/multiple heartbeat), pitch, spatial resolution, temporal resolution, and detector type for CCTA procedures. This article presents the findings of a literature review on the evolution of CCTA procedures and the benefits of the types of machines used in healthcare. Most articles were found on jacc.org, mdpi.
com, and nih.gov. The initial search resulted in approximately 20,000 articles. Articles were eliminated based on the years 2018–2023 for a total of 18 articles used in this review. Future research should include a quantitative study comparing a patient’s radiation dose and image quality to the type of CT machine used to perform the CCTA procedure. Studies should be done on persons of various age groups and heart rates

AHRA November/December 2024 Quick Credit

The credit earned from the Quick Credit test accompanying this article may be applied to the AHRA Operations Management (OM) and Asset Resource Management domain.

Accreditation for Hospitals that Provide CMS Services
By Amy J. Maher, B.S., CNMT, RT(N

This article will explain the history of hospital accreditation in the United States, focusing on the events that led up to its beginning, the government regulations that were passed to begin the official process, and the evolution of accreditation over more than one hundred years to get us where we are today

AHRA November/December 2024 Quick Credit

The credit earned from the Quick Credit test accompanying this article may be applied to the AHRA Operations Management (OM) and Fiscal Management (FM) domain.

This Webinar is generously sponsored by Bayer.

Session Description:

Join us for an informative webinar that delves into the upcoming CMS Radiation Dose Quality Measures including the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measure and Inpatient Quality Reports (IQR) beginning in 2025. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the new measures and the essential steps needed to ensure that institutions are well-prepared for these changes and how to prepare for reporting. We will also discuss how Alara and Bayer’s Radimetrics® Dose Management System can be deployed to facilitate compliance with the new eCQMs.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insights into best practices for preparing staff and systems for upcoming changes in radiation dose management.
• Understand the key components of the new CMS Radiation Dose Quality Measures for 2025.
• Learn about the implications of these measures for healthcare institutions and radiology practices.

AHRA Member: free to members 

Non-Member: $25.00

Click here to learn more about the benefits of AHRA Membership.

This webinar is generously sponsored by Imalogix.

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming AHRA Webinar, hosted by Olav Christianson, Vice President of Clinical Strategy at Imalogix, focusing on the key challenges and strategies for the new CMS electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) in 2025. This educational session is designed to guide you through the complexities of these measures, ensuring your healthcare organization is prepared for successful compliance.

Date: October 29, 2024 

Time: 1 PM, EDT

If you are having any difficulties accessing the webinar, please use this link to access the Zoom directly: https://smithbucklin.zoom.us/w...

Webinar Overview: Olav Christianson will provide an accessible introduction to the CMS eCQMs, specifically focusing on the Excessive Radiation Dose eCQM. The session will cover key topics designed to help healthcare organizations meet the new requirements with confidence. By attending, you'll gain insight into strategies for improving quality and ensuring compliance in 2025 and beyond.

Key Topics Covered:

• A beginner's guide to CMS and eCQMs
• Key components of the Excessive Radiation eCQM
• Excessive Radiation eCQM implementation
• Quality improvement with the Excessive Radiation eCQM
• Summary and discussion

About the Speaker: Olav Christianson, VP of Clinical Strategy at Imalogix, is a thought leader in radiation dose monitoring and medical physics. With over a decade of experience in clinical strategy and innovation in imaging technology, he has authored several foundational papers on radiation dose tracking, which have been referenced in CMS’s eCQM measure specifications. We encourage anyone involved in medical imaging, quality assurance, or healthcare operations to join this valuable educational session. Don’t miss your opportunity to get ahead of the 2025 CMS eCQM requirements.

AHRA Member: free to members 

Non-Member: $25.00

Click here to learn more about the benefits of AHRA Membership.

This webinar is generously sponsored by GE HealthCare.

Session Description: 

Medical Imaging leaders continue to face shortages in healthcare workers, specifically RTs. While this is not a new challenge, it has worsened in the past few years. This webinar will explore solutions that integrate technology, workforce strategies, and operational efficiency, in an effort to mitigate these shortages.

Learning Objectives:

1) Understand how remote scanning technology has improved workforce management in hospitals, particularly for RTs
2) Understand the key trends reshaping workforce models
3) Explore on-device AI integration and how it helps reduce burnout 4) Explore short- and long-term strategies to help stimulate opportunities for radiologic technologists

This webinar is approved for 1.0 ARRT Category A Credit. 

AHRA Member: free to members 

Non-Member: $25.00

Click here to learn more about the benefits of AHRA Membership.

Reducing Radiographic Repeat Rates by Craig Carr, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT)

The presented quality improvement (QI) initiative is focused on reducing radiographic repeat rates as a means to decrease radiation dose to patients and, in this case, more specifically, the pediatric population. As professional radiographers, it is the expectation that we adhere to the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles and do all we can to drive down any unnecessary radiation exposure for all patients. Reducing ionizing radiation is not a new concept within the radiographic community, as most radiology departments actively track data pertaining to the reduction of radiographic repeats. The presented project incorporates several quality-improvement tools used to analyze and evaluate processes and interventions to solidify ongoing success that can be sustained over a long period. The data was collected on a weekly basis (average weekly N size was 1,690) and consisted of a pediatric population up to 21 years of age. The QI process opened up a fresh perspective on an age-old issue. The project fostered a multifaceted collaboration that dove into issues and looked for innovative ways to improve static processes. Our findings instituted some fundamental changes that resulted in a significant reduction in radiographic repeats per technologist and as a department.

AHRA September/October 2024 Quick Credit

The credit earned from the Quick Credit test accompanying this article may be applied to the AHRA Human Resource Management (HR) domain.

Surviving  a Career Setback by Tricia Trammell, CRA, FAHRA BA R.T. (R)(M)(QM)(BS), CN-BI

There are many types of career setbacks, including receiving difficult feedback, not getting a promotion, or experiencing a separation from employment. All kinds of career setbacks can be difficult to navigate. Our healthcare environment has changed significantly in recent years, raising the stakes and increasing the challenges healthcare workers face. Dealing with a career setback requires resilience, self-reflection, self-care, and sometimes some hard work. Most professionals will at some point experience a career setback, or they already have. With some persistence, one can survive these experiences, and thrive

AHRA September/October 2024 Quick Credit

The credit earned from the Quick Credit test accompanying this article may be applied to the AHRA Human Resource Management (HR) domain.