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Join us in St. Louis for AHRA’s Local Area Meeting — bringing together medical imaging professionals for a day of connection, education, and collaboration with peers from across the region.

What to expect:
✨ Educational sessions focused on current topics in medical imaging leadership like patient safety and sustainability
✨ Networking opportunities with medical imaging professionals and industry peers
✨ CE credit opportunities
This event is open to both AHRA members and nonmembers. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the imaging community in Missouri.
Register: https://account.ahra.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-MISSOURI-AREA-MEETING

LINK Roundup: Collaboration, Workforce Strategy, and Smarter Imaging Operations

🔗 Bridging Academia and Clinical Practice: MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Model for Allied Health Workforce Development
Dr. William Undie and colleagues explore how MD Anderson’s STARS program strengthened workforce retention, accelerated onboarding, and built a stronger imaging talent pipeline.

Read Now: https://link.ahra.org/Article/bridging-academia-and-clinical-practice-md-anderson-cancer-centers-model-for-allied-health-workforce-development

🔗 ‘Radiology Is Everywhere’: The Relationship Between Imaging and Nurses
Whitney Utt and Wendy Renneke, FAHRA, share real world examples of how stronger nurse technologist partnerships improve teamwork, communication, and patient care across imaging.

Listen Now: https://link.ahra.org/Article/radiology-is-everywhere-the-relationship-between-imaging-and-nurses

🔗 Building the Foundation for Success: Preparing Radiology for Autonomous Coding
Stacie L. Buck breaks down the workflows, documentation standards, and coding practices radiology leaders should strengthen before implementing autonomous coding solutions.

Read Now: https://link.ahra.org/Article/building-the-foundation-for-success-preparing-radiology-for-autonomous-coding

Join us on Friday, June 12, at the Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower in Pittsburgh for a day of networking, education, and collaboration with medical imaging professionals across the area.

What to expect:
✨ Educational sessions on leadership, operational excellence, patient experience, and innovation in medical imaging management
✨ Networking opportunities with imaging leaders and peers throughout Pennsylvania
✨ CE credit opportunities

This free event is open to both AHRA members and nonmembers. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with the medical imaging community in Pittsburgh!

Register: https://account.ahra.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-PITTSBURGH-PA-AREA-MEETING

Bring your team to AHRA 2026 in Orlando, July 12–15, and save 10% on each full conference registration when you register five or more people.

Divide and conquer sessions. Compare notes over coffee. Turn the flight home into a full blown strategy meeting.

Register your crew and claim 10% off, no promo code needed: https://www.ahra.org/education-events/upcoming-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-registration

Welcome new members!

We’re excited to welcome 31 new members to AHRA in April 2026! Your passion for advancing medical imaging leadership strengthens our community, and we’re proud to support your professional journey with the resources that help you lead with confidence.

Connecting imaging leaders from coast to coast!

Our recent Local Area Meetings in the Pacific Northwest, Florida, and Wisconsin brought together medical imaging professionals for education, networking, and meaningful conversations shaping the future of imaging leadership. From sharing industry insights to building local connections, these meetings continue to highlight the power of community across AHRA.

Stay updated on upcoming Local Area Meetings near you at AHRA.org (link in bio!)

LINK Roundup: Collaboration, Compliance, and Better Patient Experiences

🔗 ‘Radiology Is Everywhere’: The Relationship Between Imaging and Nurses
Whitney Utt and Wendy Renneke, FAHRA, discuss how stronger collaboration improves patient care, crisis response, and multidisciplinary teamwork across imaging departments.

Listen Now: https://link.ahra.org/Article/radiology-is-everywhere-the-relationship-between-imaging-and-nurses

🔗 New Disability Rules for Medical Equipment Take Effect This Summer
Nathan Baugh outlines the new federal accessibility requirements imaging leaders need to prepare for before the July 8 compliance deadline.

Read Now: https://link.ahra.org/Article/new-disability-rules-for-medical-equipment-take-effect-this-summer

🔗 Case Study: How Employee Engagement Affected Outpatient Satisfaction Scores (Quick Credit Available)
Jennifer A. Kirkman, CRA, FAHRA, shares how one imaging team reduced no-shows, improved patient satisfaction, and increased efficiency through employee-driven changes.

Read Now: https://link.ahra.org/Article/case-study-how-employee-engagement-affected-outpatient-satisfaction-scores

The best part of AHRA 2026 isn’t just what you’ll learn. It’s who you’ll meet along the way.

Join medical imaging leaders from from across the country July 12–15, for conversations, ideas, and connections that continue long after the meeting ends. From staffing and patient experience to AI and leadership growth, AHRA 2026 is where the industry comes together to move forward together.

Register today: https://www.ahra.org/education-events/upcoming-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-registration

🏨 Don’t forget to book your hotel before the Monday, June 8, room block deadline to secure the discounted attendee rate at the Orlando World Center Marriot!