CLIMB 2025 Closing Keynote: Collaborating to Shape the Future of Medical Imaging

Come together with AHRA one final time for our closing keynote session, "Collaborating to Shape the Future of Medical Imaging." Join us to hear directly from leaders from key medical imaging associations—including the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA). The session will take place live on Friday March 14 at 4:45 PM ET and a recording will be available as part of the CLIMB 2025 On-Demand Library.

Date/Time:

Friday March 14 - 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM ET

Participants: 

• Melissa Pergola, Ed.D,,R.T,(R)(M), FASRT, CAE; The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
• Talisha M. Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, FSDMS; Lead Sonographer and Assistant Professor in Radiology at Mayo Clinic and The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) & SDMS Foundation Director
• Jeremy Montemayor, MSN, ACNPC-AG, RN, CCRN, CEN; Executive Board Member for The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN)
• Linda Wilgus, CPA FRBMA; Co-Executive Director, the Radiology Business Management Association

Moderated by:

• Jason Newmark, Executive Director, AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management

Description: 

Join this vital closing keynote panel where representatives from leading medical imaging associations will come together to promote collaboration across the field and address the most pressing issues facing medical imaging leaders today. These panelists from key medical imaging associations—including the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA)—will discuss challenges such as staffing shortages, workforce and employee burnout, retaining talent, finding time for personal development and other trending issues. Panelists will share how they are addressing these issues and the value their associations offer to their members, underscoring the importance of unified efforts to sustain the future of medical imaging.

Session Categories:

Employee Engagement

Leadership