AHRA: The Association of Medical Imaging Management’s 2024 Annual Meeting attendees left Orlando, Florida excited and empowered. Educational opportunities combined with access to more than 120 exhibiting companies in the Gathering Place exceeded expectations.
The awards presentation at the AHRA Annual Meeting remains a popular event. AHRA announced its award recipients for their achievements in medical imaging management, healthcare administration and the professional association. In each of the respective achievement awards, fellow designations and scholarships, AHRA recognized medical imaging professionals for their impact on the field as well as their meaningful contributions to AHRA.
“This year’s AHRA award recipients showcase an incredible lineup of innovative pioneers in medical imaging management,” new AHRA President Mario Pistilli, FACHE, CRA, said. “We want to thank everyone for their valuable contributions and support to make AHRA an inclusive and robust community that fuels the vital progress towards shaping better patient care and the advancement of modern medicine.”
The 2024 AHRA Achievement Awards were presented to 23 recipients for achievements and contributions to AHRA and the field of medical imaging. The association recognized AHRA past-president Chris C. Tomlinson, CRA, FAHRA, with the Jim Conway Gold Award, which is AHRA’s highest honor, conferred for his significant contributions to the profession of imaging and healthcare administration. A complete list of award winners is available at tinyurl.com/w9hpyr99
The appointment of the new AHRA and AHRA Education Foundation board of directors also happened at the annual meeting. The president, president-elect, finance director and the directors for both boards were chosen by AHRA membership.
“The AHRA membership is thrilled to welcome this dedicated group of imaging professionals to lead the organization and the imaging profession toward another year of promising growth,” said AHRA Executive Director Jason Newmark. “As AHRA looks toward 2025, we’re excited to continue to support our mission to educate, develop, mentor and provide resources for medical imaging professionals.”
The 2024-2025 AHRA Board of Directors include: President Mario Pistilli, CRA, FAHRA, director of imaging services at Children Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); and President-Elect Wesley Harden, CRA, FAHRA, director of imaging services at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, S.C.
Pistilli addressed the growth and excitement surrounding AHRA. “We have also had the largest attendance for an AHRA Annual Meeting in a very long time, with the most first-time and new member attendees in our history,” he said. “This shows that AHRA members are eager to network, collaborate, dive in and support the work ahead. Our theme for the coming year is centered on harnessing the collective strength of our community to drive the field of leadership in medical imaging forward.” Meeting highlights included:
- Sunday Golf Scramble
- CRA® Exam Workshop
- Executive Leadership Workshop
- President’s Welcome Reception
- Daily Keynotes
- Vendor Symposia
- CRA Alumni Reception
- Closing Party
The AHRA 2025 Annual Meeting is set for the Paris Las Vegas Hotel from Sunday, August 3 to Wednesday, August 6. Save the date now and prepare for an event filled with cutting-edge educational sessions, networking opportunities and all the energy and excitement one can expect to in Las Vegas! •
