Agenda

CLIMB Online 2024 Agenda

Please note that the sessions listed below are subject to change and are listed in Eastern Time.


Thursday, March 21

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Keynote (General Session): From Me to You to We – Fostering a Culture Where People Love to Work!  Josh Block
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Introduction to Imaging Informatics Kenneth Fazzino, BA, RTR, PMP, CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: Washington Update: The Latest Developments in Healthcare Policy Nathan Baugh
12:00 AM - 12:15 PM Break
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Introduction to Project Management  Gina Greenwood, MBA, RT(R)(MR), CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: Applying Emotional Intelligence to Imaging Leadership Fredrick D. Lee II, Ed.D.(c) R.T. (R)(ARRT), CRA, FACHE
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Lunch
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Art of Negotiation Becky Allen, R.T.(R), MS, CRA
Established Leaders Session: Overview of Artificial Intelligence and How it Affects You Enrico Perez, BS,RT,CRA, FAHRA
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Networking Break
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Quality Improvement Mark Lerner, RT, MPA 
Established Leaders Session: Leaders of Choice: Financial Reporting David Waldron and Michael Connelly, BBA

Friday, March 22

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Aspiring Leaders Session: The Employment Continuum - Part 1 Brenda DeBastiani, MBA, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: Power, Position and Purpose: Understanding Power Dynamics While Building Inclusive Teams Genein Letford, M.Ed
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Aspiring Leaders Session: The Employment Continuum - Part 2 Brenda DeBastiani, MBA, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: Billing and Compliance for Radiology Extenders Melody Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, RCC, RCC-IR
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Networking Break
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Introduction to Regulatory & Compliance Cindy Winter, PhD, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: Mentorship for Elevating Employee Satisfaction that Creates Valuable Patient Experiences Christopher Salem
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Lunch
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Marketing Matters: Building Basics Cindy Winter, PhD, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: 10 Steps to Strategically Build and Implement Your Enterprise Imaging System Henri Primo
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Aspiring Leaders Session: Managerial Communication: Communicating More Effectively in the Workplace  Brenda DeBastiani, MBA, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
Established Leaders Session: The Blue Ribbon Panel on Fluoroscopy Safety: AHRA Member Contributions Leading Us Into the Future of Safer Imaging Richard R. Miguel, MS, DABR

CLIMB Online 2024 On-Demand Content

CLIMB Online 2024 attendees unlock access to on-demand sessions that complement the live programming. Unlock the sessions below by registering today! Note that registrants can view sessions from both the Aspiring and Established Leader tracks.

Aspiring Leaders


Budgeting for Business Management  - Part 1  Luann Culbreth, MEd, MBA, RT(R)(MR)(QM), CRA, FAHRA, FACHE
Budgeting for Business Management - Part 2 Luann Culbreth, MEd, MBA, RT(R)(MR)(QM), CRA, FAHRA, FACHE
Introduction to Asset Management  Kevin Smith, MHA, RT(R), FACHE, FAHRA
Patient Satisfaction in Today's Healthcare Environment Kevin Smith, MHA, RT(R), FACHE, FAHRA
Building Resilience Brenda Rinehart, PhD, MBA, FAHRA

Established Leaders


Rise of the Machines: Navigating the Shift from Computer-Assisted to Autonomous Medical Coding Stacie Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, CPCO, CCC, CORCC, RCC, RCCIR and Brad Adams
How to Connect With Gen-Z in the Workplace Avinash Dhanraj, CAPM, PSM1, Sec+
Employee Engagement Affects Outpatient Satisfaction Jennifer Kirkman, MHA, RT(R)(VI), CRA
Promoting Positivity in the Workplace Frederick Lee II, EdD(c), R.T.(R)(ARRT), CRA, FACHE
Staffing, Training and Equipment: Cutting Costs but Gaining Big Returns Nicole Dhanraj, PhD, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, PMP, CPPS, CSSBB, PMS1, CRA, R.T (R)(CT)(MR)(FAHRA) and Nathan Smith, BS, RT(R)(MR)
Coding Tips & Traps Melody Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, RCC, RCC-IR
E/M for Radiology: Don't Miss Out Melody Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, RCC, RCC-IR