A comprehensive textbook series from AHRA offering information on the latest, most effective best practices in imaging management.

• Asset Management in Radiology (3rd Edition)
• Communication & Information in Radiology (3rd Edition)
• Financial Management in Radiology (3rd Edition)
• Human Resource Management in Radiology (3rd Edition)
• Operations Management in Radiology (2nd Edition)

(purchased digital versions)

Bulk purchase discounts available! If the discount is not automatically triggered in your shopping cart, please reach out to [email protected].

• 5+ bundle purchase - 10% discount
• 10+ bundle purchase - 15% discount

All sales of ebooks are FINAL. No refunds or returns accepted on digital products.

Human Resource Management in Imaging Management (3rd Edition) 

All sales of ebooks are FINAL. No refunds or returns accepted on digital products.

Operations Management in Imaging Management (2nd Edition)

All sales of ebooks are FINAL. No refunds or returns accepted on digital products.

April 22, 2026 - Laura Coombs, Tessa S. Cook, Paige Nierengarten

Healthcare systems are moving fast to deploy medical imaging AI for triage, detection, workflow orchestration, and reporting support. Yet after initial go‑lives, many organizations discover gaps in governance, acceptance testing, and ongoing performance surveillance, areas where traditional picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), and quality infrastructures were never designed to help.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) now offers two complementary resources to close those gaps: the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare‑AI (ARCH‑AI), a recognition program that operationalizes best practices for safe, effective AI use; and Assess‑AI, a National Radiology Data Registry program that continuously monitors real‑world AI performance and benchmarks it against national peers. Together, these programs provide a life cycle approach to AI management spanning procurement, local validation, deployment, monitoring, and assessment.

This article also examines the governance challenges associated with AI adoption and outlines how structured oversight models can mitigate risk and support sustainable innovation in imaging departments.

May 12, 2026 - Wendy Renneke, FAHRA, Whitney Utt

In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark is joined by Whitney Utt, president of the Association for Radiology and 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, interventional radiology, recovery areas, and beyond. Whitney and Wendy share powerful real-world examples where nurse–technologist partnerships shine brightest, especially during high-pressure moments like contrast reactions, MRI safety concerns, and rapid patient deterioration. These stories underscore why strong relationships, built long before a crisis, matter so much.

The episode wraps with an enthusiastic look at AHRA’s new partnership with ARIN — a collaboration rooted in the belief that imaging leaders and imaging nurses are better together. With joint programming planned for the AHRA Annual Meeting and a shared focus on education, connection, and multidisciplinary leadership, this partnership marks an exciting step forward for both communities.

May 20, 2026 - Dr. William Undie, Deralyn Miller, Aziz Benamar, Habib Tannir, Dr. Diane C. Bodurka, Dr. Kimberly Hoggatt Krumwiede, Dr. Peter Hu

The United States is experiencing persistent shortages of allied health professionals, particularly in medical imaging, where demand continues to outpace the supply of qualified technologists. To address this challenge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center established the Student Talent Advancing Retention Success (STARS) program, a collaborative initiative between the School of Health Professions and the Division of Diagnostic Imaging Services.

Designed as a workforce retention pathway, the program integrates students into UT MD Anderson’s culture and operations through part-time roles, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Launched in 2022, STARS has demonstrated significant operational and financial impact. The program achieved 100% graduate retention, reduced the hiring cycle from 120 to 6 days, and surpassed productivity and procedure benchmarks. The financial outcomes have shown that the revenue generated through clinical productivity and operational efficiency effectively offset the program’s associated expenses, confirming its fiscal sustainability.

By Sharla Lester | April 8, 2026

Fluoroscopic examinations have declined over the last several decades. This review investigates the benefits and limitations of fluoroscopy and the procedures and modalities that have led to their decline. The literature suggests multiple limitations with fluoroscopy were identified, with few benefits. Furthermore, this review discusses fluoroscopic procedures in conjunction with other modalities, and what led to the decline in fluoroscopy examinations.

By Sara J. Riskey, CRA | May 5, 2026

This report details the implementation of ProAqCT Radiation Dose and Image Quality Optimization Software at a 14-bed Critical Access Hospital. The project reduced CT radiation exposure, improved image quality, and ensured CMS compliance. Key strategies included system integration, technologist training, and quarterly QA/QC reviews. Early outcomes demonstrate measurable dose reduction, optimized protocol, and actionable insights supporting patient safety and regulatory adherence.

By Brandon Hughes | March 27, 2026

With the continual rise of AI in society, it is fitting to examine the role AI has played in medical imaging. AI is described as machines imitating cognitive functions naturally applied by humans. Used in medical imaging for decades, the benefits of AI in medical imaging include image interpretation, image reconstruction, reduction in radiation dose, and improved image quality. As with any technology, AI in medical imaging is accompanied by its own unique considerations, including ethical concerns. Ethical issues with AI in medical imaging include explainability, transparency, accuracy, privacy, generalizability, trust, accountability, oversight, patient and societal well-being, fear of radiologist replacement, responsibility, and legality. The reliability of AI in image diagnosis, lack of transparency, the black box phenomenon, and patient confidentiality concerns are of particular importance for medical imaging. Given these
concerns a regulatory framework is necessary to ensure AI is used in an ethical manner.

Welcome to the CLIMB Online 2026 Conference Portal! This page is where you can complete your registration as well as access the live scheduled sessions and On-Demand Library.

Registration Instructions

How to Register:

Please note that you must be logged in to your AHRA account in order to register for CLIMB Online 2026. 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:

In order to access CLIMB Online 2026 sessions, you must log in to your AHRA account in AHRA's Learning Management System (LMS), the Online Institute (https://onlineinstitute.ahra.o...). Once logged in, click “My Courses/Exams” under the “My Account” tab:

This will take you to your personal “Dashboard” in the Online Institute. You will see the “CLIMB Online 2026 Virtual Conference” package listed at the top of this page:

After clicking on the CLIMB Online 2026 Virtual Conference, you can explore the different session offerings under the "Content" tab. 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 about 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 CLIMB sessions:

To access the CLIMB Online 2026 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.o...). Once logged in, click “My Courses/Exams” under the “My Account” tab:

This will take you to your personal “Dashboard” in the Online Institute. You will see the “CLIMB 2026 On-Demand Library" package at the top of this page:

Click into the CLIMB Online 2026 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 2026 and/or the Online Institute, please email [email protected].

How long will I have access to CLIMB 2026 session recordings/materials?

All CLIMB Online 2026 registrants will have access to session recordings and session materials until December 31, 2026.

How do I obtain CE credits? 

For live sessions:

In order to obtain CE credits for sessions attended on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 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.