Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging
What We’re Missing While Obsessing Over AI: The Forgotten Future of Radiology
May 29, 2025
In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St. John is joined by Dr. Ari Goldberg, Director of Thoracic and Abdominal Imaging at Loyola University Medical Center, to examine how radiology practices must evolve to meet growing clinical demands with limited resources. From rethinking reporting workflows to incorporating radiologist extenders and adapting leadership strategies, this conversation offers a candid look at the future of radiology.
In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St. John speaks with Ari Goldberg, Director of Thoracic and Abdominal Imaging at Loyola University Medical Center, to explore how radiology practices can adapt to growing workloads, workforce shortages, and the slow rollout of AI solutions.

Dr. Goldberg shares actionable strategies to reimagine radiology practice management, including rethinking traditional reporting models, expanding the use of radiologist extenders, and evolving leadership structures to support a sustainable future. Together, they discuss how to maintain clinical excellence while improving operational efficiency, and what the future might hold for remote work, education, and collaborative care in imaging departments.

This episode is essential listening for radiologists, department leaders, and healthcare professionals navigating the intersection of technology, workforce dynamics, and patient care in a rapidly changing field.


What You’ll Learn:


Chapters: 

[00:00] Intro: The Future of Radiology with Dr. Ari Goldberg
[02:17] Rethinking Radiology Reports: Finding Balance in Documentation
[08:52] AI in Radiology: Managing Expectations and Reality
[15:35] The Role of Radiology Extenders in Modern Practice
[21:07] Addressing Burnout and Systemic Changes in Radiology
[27:30] Leadership Evolution: Embracing Remote Work in Radiology
[31:54] Vision for 2035: Integrating AI, Extenders, and Traditional Practice
[33:21] Closing Thoughts: Building a Sustainable Future for Radiology


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