Annapolis, MD / January 13, 2026 — RadSite™, a national accreditation organization dedicated to advancing safety, quality, and performance in medical imaging, and Schooner Strategies™, an accreditation incubator and healthcare consulting firm, announced today that Ted Winstead, MA, has joined the organizations as Senior Director of Standards Development.

In this role, Winstead will lead the development of accreditation standards for RadSite’s new Ultrasound Accreditation Program, including specialty modules such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). He will also oversee accreditation standards across RadSite’s existing programs and support several of Schooner’s other clients.

Before joining RadSite, Winstead was a senior writer at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he covered advances in biomedical research. That experience informs his approach to developing clear, evidence-based, accreditation standards.

“Schooner Strategies has established a solid reputation for implementing rigorous and practical accreditation standards, notably with its current flagship client, RadSite,” stated Winstead. “I am pleased to participate in ongoing initiatives, including our upcoming endeavor to advance a comprehensive Ultrasound Accreditation Program. I also look forward to working with our different Standards Committees and workgroup members, who graciously volunteer their time and expertise to help draft and maintain our standards.”

“Ted brings valuable experience in evidence-based analysis and standards-focused communication,” said Garry Carneal, JD, MA, president and CEO of RadSite and Schooner Strategies. “His ability to translate complex concepts into clear, usable standards will strengthen both our existing and future accreditation programs as we continue to pursue our mission to promote quality and efficiency.”  Carneal has brought to market 30 accreditation programs in healthcare over the past 30 years. 

RadSite currently offers six accreditation programs, including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and PET, dental CBCT, medical CBCT, and remote scanning. Its forthcoming Ultrasound Accreditation Program will address evolving ultrasound practice models while maintaining high expectations for safety, quality, and accountability.  In recent years, Schooner also has supported the development of national accreditation programs for applied behavior analysis, comparative effectiveness, mental health parity, remote monitoring, and telemedicine.   

To learn more about RadSite’s accreditation programs or to request a complimentary copy of its Standards, visit www.RadSiteQuality.com.

For additional information, email info@radsitequality.com or call 443-440-6007.

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About RadSite™ (www.RadSiteQuality.com)

Founded in 2005, RadSite promotes quality-based practices for imaging systems across the United States and its territories. Today, RadSite offers six accreditation programs, including CT accreditation, MRI accreditation, Nuclear Medicine and PET accreditation, Dental CBCT accreditation, Medical CBCT accreditation, and Remote Scanning accreditation. RadSite is recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as an official accreditation organization under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. It is also recognized by more than 350 payers and has accredited more than 2,000 imaging systems. RadSite’s programs help assess, track, and report imaging trends to enhance imaging procedures and outcomes. The organization also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs, and underwrites research on a complimentary basis to raise awareness of safety issues and promote best practices. RadSite is governed by an independent advisory board and committee system that is open to a broad range of volunteers to ensure transparency and accountability. To learn more, contact us at 443-440-6007 or info@radsitequality.com.

About Schooner Strategies™ (www.schoonerstrategies.com)

Schooner Strategies is a leading force in healthcare policy development, accreditation programs, government relations support, operational management, and business development, benefiting dozens of clients since 2007.  Schooner arms clients with the tools, resources and industry knowledge to optimize their business mission and goals. Schooner provides the ideas, strategies and tactics to conduct original research, gather vital industry-specific data and acquire important market intelligence and trends information.  Schooner also can help clients manage and staff their organizations.  The consulting firm is located in downtown historic Annapolis, Maryland.  To learn more, contact us at 410-280-0025 or via a contact form.