Every year, one column and one feature article are selected to receive the prestigious
Radiology Management Gary Boyd Editorial Awards. The articles are chosen by AHRA members with the following criteria in mind.
The Outstanding Column Award recognizes a columnist whose article was timely, current, and relevant to the readers of
Radiology Management. To be selected, the following are taken into consideration:
- Timeliness.
- How well the column touched readers.
- Relevance to the industry.
- To what degree the column attracted and kept the reader's attention.
- To what degree the column enhanced the reader’s experience of Radiology Management.
The Outstanding Article Award recognizes an author(s) whose article in
Radiology Management demonstrates particular originality, depth of research, organization, logical presentation, industry relevance, and value to readers. To be selected, the following are taken into consideration:
- Timeliness.
- Degree of originality or creativity.
- How extensive and evidence-based the research was.
- How innovative the author’s research was.
- How well the article addressed the topic.
- How well the information was presented.
- To what degree the article addressed a common problem for imaging administrators.
- To what degree readers would have benefited from the article.
Recipients:
2023
Outstanding Column
It Started with an Ask: The AHRA Education Foundation and the Creation of the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential by John Beall (March/April 2023)
Outstanding Article
The Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting: Why Mentorship is Essential by Brenda DeBastiani (March/April 2023)
2022
Outstanding Column
“5 Things I Wish I Knew Early in the Pandemic”, Laurie Hitzel, CRA (Nov/Dec 2022)
Outstanding Article
“How Many Projects is Too Many? Working through the Perfect”, Jack Durbin, CRA (Sep/Oct 2021)
2019
Outstanding Column
“
Time for a New Technologist Training Paradigm?”, Philip A. Femano and Carolann Nielsen (July/August 2018)
Outstanding Article
“
Employee Engagement and Organizational Success”, Sharon Harms (November/December 2018)
2018
Outstanding Column
“
The Heart of a Leader”, Charles D. Stamper, CRA (January/February 2018)
Outstanding Article
“
Patient-and Family-Centered Radiology”, Carrie Stiles, CRA (July/August 2017)
2017
Outstanding Feature Article
"
Success through Servant Leadership," Jacqui Rose (May/June 2017)
Outstanding Column
"
Four Ways to Enable, Educate, and Engage Patients," Randy Blue (Sep/Oct 2016)
2016
Outstanding Column
"
Regulatory Changes ahead for Medical Imaging"
Sheila M. Sferrella, CRA, FAHRA
Sep/Oct 2015
Outstanding Feature
"
Effective Leadership in the 21st Century"
Jacqueline Jones, RT(R), CNMT
Nov/Dec 2015
2015
Outstanding Column
"
Transformational Leadership: A 21st Century Tool for Imaging”
Mark Toatley, CRA
Outstanding Feature
"
Competencies in Imaging Administration"
Kimlyn Queen, CRA, FAHRA
2014
Outstanding Column
"
Finding and Mentoring the Next You"
Paul Dubiel, CRA, FAHRA
Outstanding Article
"
How Healthcare Leaders Can Increase Emotional Intelligence"
Jason Scott, CRA, FAHRA
2013
Outstanding Column
"
Exposing Safety: Putting Patients First in Imaging Departments"
Rachel Giliotti, MBA, RT(R)(T)
Outstanding Article
"
Building a Culture of Excellence from the Ground Up"
Alicia R. Campbell
2012
Outstanding Article
“
TRACE Program: Improving Patient Safety”
Brenda Rinehart, CRA, FAHRA
Outstanding Column
“
Superstars: To Hire or Not to Hire?”
Mark Lerner
2011
Outstanding Article
“
A Lean Six Sigma Journey in Radiology”, May/June 2011
Ronald V. Bucci, PhD, Anne Musitano, RPh, PharmD, MBOE, BB
Outstanding Column
”
Intentional Leadership”,
September/October 2010
William R. Johnson, CRA, MBA, RT(R)
2010
Outstanding Article
"
Mentoring for the Next Generation of New Managers", July/August 2009
Tasha Hisaw, BSRT, CNMT, RT(R)(N),Robert J. Comello, MS, RT(R)(CDT)
Outstanding Column
"
Succession Planning: A Different Leadership Yardstick", July/August 2009
Carlos Vasquez, MSM, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
2009
Outstanding Article
“
Labor Transformations and the Challenges of a Multigenerational Workforce”, January/February 2009
Sandra K. Collins, MBA,Denise A. Vaughn, MS
Outstanding Column
“
Quiet Heroes”, May/June 2009
Gary Boyd, FAHRA
2008
Outstanding Article
“
Radiology Operations: What You Don't Know Could Be Costing You Millions” July/August 2007
Sam Joffe, Donna Drew, Manju Bansal, Michael Hase
Outstanding Column
"
The Radiology Report: A New Look at an Old Standard” March/April 2008
Patricia Kroken, FACMPE, CRA
Please note the Creative Management Award was not awarded in 2008
2007
Outstanding Article
“
Succession Planning and Leadership Development: Critical Business Strategies for Healthcare Organizations” January/February 2007
Sandra K. Collins, MBA and Kevin S. Collins RT(R)(T), CMD, MsEd
Creative Management
“
Preparing for a JCAHO Survey: Utilization of Imaging Specific Tracers” March/April 2007
Paul Dubiel, MS, HCA
Outstanding Column
“
Coding: May I Take Your Order Please?” September/October 2006
Melody W. Mulaik, MSHS, CPC, CPC-H, RCC
2006
Outstanding Article (tie)
“
Full-Field Breast Tomosynthesis" Sept/Oct 2005
Andrew Smith, PhD
and
“
Regulatory Compliance Associated with Contrast Media” Nov/Dec 2005
Catherine M. Stevens, RT(R)
Creative Management
“
Thinking Strategically About Imaging Capacity and Capital” Jan/Feb 2006
David Griffin, PhD, FAAHC, and Paul Dubiel, RT(R), MS
Outstanding Column
“
Staffing Solutions: Performance Management and Corrective Action--Part 2” May/June 2006
Penny M. Olivi, MBA, RT, CRA
2005
Outstanding Article
“
Identifying Elements of Job Satisfaction to Improve Retention Rates in Healthcare” May/June 2005
Becky Lamberth, MSRS, RT(R)(MR) and Robert J. Comello, MS, RT(R)(CDT)
Creative Management (tie)
“
Building a Leadership Team That Works” January/February 2005
Emily M. Blomenberg, BS, CRA, RT(R)
and
“
Reinventing Radiology Reimbursement” March/April 2005
John Marshall, CRA, RT(R) and Denise Adema, RN, MBA
Outstanding Column
“
Staffing Solutions: The Demands of the Workplace” September/October 2005
Penny M. Olivi, MBA, RT, CRA
2004
Outstanding Article
“
The Impact of Tech Aides in Radiology” March/April 2004
Sheila M. Sferrella, CRA, FAHRA, and Cathleen P. Story, CRA
Creative Management
“
PACS—and Beyond” May/June 2004
Mark A. Viau, CRA, FAHRA
Outstanding Column (tie)
"
Solutions: Agency Free, a Map to Success" July/Aug 2003
Kenneth A. Fazzino, CRA, David Nelson and Melissa Hillebrand
and
“
Comment: PACS without the Spin” January/February 2004
Kevin Kincaid
2003
Outstanding Article
“Developing a Career Advancement Program”
Shirley L. Pinette, CRA
Creative Management
“
Staff Retention and Recruitment: ‘One Great Department'"
Wanda M. Casady, CRA, FAHRA and Terry A. Dowd, CRA
Outstanding Column
“Regulations: When May a Radiologist Change or Add an Exam?”
Gary L. Duehring, Ph.D., CRA
2002
Outstanding Article
“
Employee Retention Tools: Looking Beyond Radiology”
Denise Snuttjer
Creative Management
“
Increased Productivity of a Digital Imaging System: One Hospital’s Experience”
David Sack
Outstanding Column
"
Reality Check: Trust Your Mother, But Get it in Writing”
Michael Cannavo
2001
Outstanding Article
“
The PACS Committee: The All-Important Human Element”
Gary Reed & Deborah Hobe Reed
Creative Management
“
Developing a Self-Learning Training Program for RIS Computer Skills”
Penny Olivi & Rose Stike
Outstanding Column
“Gunfight at the PACS Corral”
Gordon Ah Tye
2000
Outstanding Article
“
The Challenge of PACS in a Small Hospital”
Mark Cartier
Creative Management
“
A New Approach to the Film Library: Time Unit Filing”
Jeffrey Palmucci
Outstanding Column (first annual)
“I Want it, and I Want it Now!”
Gordon Ah Tye
1999
Outstanding Article
“
Employee Satisfaction: Creating a Positive Work Force”
Mary Wright
Creative Management
“
Children’s Hospitals and PACS: Six Profiles of Planning and Implementation”
Cynthia Keen
1998
Outstanding Article
“
Simplifying the Management of the Environment of Care”
Joan Oakley
Creative Management
“
Home-based Radiology Transcription and a Productivity Pay Plan”
Kelly Kerr
1997
Outstanding Article
“
Image and Report Distribution on the Internet”
Mel Allen
Creative Management
“Age Specific Standards in Radiology”
Estela I. Prieto,
1996
Outstanding Article
“A Contemporary Perspective on Capitated Reimbursement for Imaging Services”
Howard W. Schwartz
Creative Management
“
Scheduling: If Your RIS Cannot, Perhaps Your HIS Can”
Wanda M. (Rowe) Casady, Mark E. Moffett and William J. Bunnell
1995
Outstanding Article
“Climbing the Ladder: Evolution of a Clinical Advancement Program”
J.D. Mace
Creative Management
“Preparing Radiology Staff to Meet Service Goals: A Training Model”
Elizabeth Ricciardone
1994
Outstanding Article
James B. Bova (no title given in Link)
Creative Management
“Using Quality Improvement to Manage the Installation of Capital Equipment”
Wayne T, Stockburger (co-authored with Joseph Soirez)
1993
Outstanding Article
“Redesigning Radiology’s Work: An Imperative Model for the Future”
Loretta Hanwell and Howard Schwartz
Creative Management
Gail Nielsen (no title given in Link)
1992
Outstanding Article
“Sorting Out the Three Rs: RVU, RVS and RBRVS”
Ted Bergey
Creative Management
“Approaching Clinical Advancement in Radiology”
JD Mace
1991
Outstanding Article
“Subsidizing Screening Mammography Through Induced Revenues and Profits”
Herman Krug
Creative Management
“Scheduling Strategies”
Ventura E. Olivares
1990
Outstanding Article
“Evaluating Productivity and Budgeting Staff”
Howard Schwartz
Creative Management (first annual)
“An Incentive Pay Program for Radiology Transcriptionists”
Shirley A. Hiltz and Cindy S. Wedel
1989
Outstanding Article
“Today’s Crisis in Radiologic Technology Human Resources: A Call for Action”
Marilyn Fay
1988
Outstanding Article (first annual)
“Incentive Plans: Has the Time Come?”
Glen G. (Skip) Watkins