Rethinking Contrast Delivery: From Shortage to Strategy...

Podcast Rethinking Contrast Delivery: From Shortage to Strategy August 25, 2026 - Doug Boyd

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As imaging departments continue to balance staffing shortages, rising costs, and growing demand, contrast delivery has become much more than a clinical necessity — it has become a strategic operational decision. In this episode of Medical Imaging Matters, Jason Newmark sits down with imaging operations expert Doug Boyd to explore how organizations can optimize contrast use while improving efficiency, workflow, and patient care.

Doug explains why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to contrast delivery. Factors such as scanner volume, scheduling patterns, staffing coverage, and departmental goals all influence whether a particular delivery model is the right fit. The conversation challenges leaders to look beyond per-vial pricing and consider the full operational impact of contrast management, including waste, throughput, supplies, and staff time.

Jason and Doug also discuss the impact of the 2022 contrast media shortage, emerging research on contrast utilization, and practical strategies for building more resilient imaging operations.

Tune in for lessons imaging leaders can apply today and the opportunities that can help departments work smarter in the years ahead.

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Special Thanks to AHRA Corporate Partner, Guerbet

For 100 years, Guerbet has supported healthcare professionals dedicated to medical imaging. We believe some of the best ideas come from sharing real-world experiences, which is why we're proud to bring together imaging leaders, administrators, technologists, and clinicians for conversations about the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of imaging. Whether you're focused on patient care, operational excellence, or the future of your department, we hope these discussions provide practical insights you can take back to your organization.

Doug Boyd

Douglas S. Boyd, RT(R)(MR)(ARRT)(ARMRIT), is the MRI program director at Smith Chason College’s Phoenix campus. Doug’s career in the MRI profession spans over 30 years, and during that time, he has served in the imaging departments of several large institutions. For more than a decade, he served as the MRI and PET/MRI supervisor at the Phoenix VA Hospital, which is home to the largest MRI department in the Veterans Administration system. Doug’s deep knowledge of the subject allows him to teach both professional peers and students alike. He is a frequent national lecturer on all aspects of MRI, including safety, and has been an MRI instructor at various schools for over 15 years.

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