The Radiology Business Management Association’s 2016 Fall Educational Conference takes place Sept. 25-27 in New Orleans. Christie D. James, MS, co-chair of the RBMA Programs Committee and secretary of the RBMA Board of Directors, spoke to Radiology Business via telephone about the conference, highlighting just some of the resources and activities that will be available.

Researchers from Brown University conducted a nationwide survey assessing advanced cardiovascular imaging (ACVI) education in cardiology fellowships, finding a lack of centralized resources and literature establishing the value of ACVI.  

California-based radiology practice Radiology Partners (RP) has created internal physician boards to drive improvement and allow the appointed MDs greater input on nationwide support functions. The boards will focus on human resources, radiology service coordinators, and RP’s physician leadership curriculum.

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) has created a fundraising challenge to help Louisiana residents affected by the area’s recent flooding. The group, which is holding its Fall Education Conference in New Orleans at the end of September, said its goal is to raise at least $5,000 for Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a local nonprofit founded in 1964.

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based HistoSonics has announced that radiologist Fred Lee Jr., MD, is the company’s new senior medical advisor and a board member. 

In a new commentary, Kris Messner, the manager of radiology imaging services at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa, discusses his experience when he visited the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings has acquired Clinical Graphics, a company focused on imaging of 3D range-of-motion simulation technology for hip treatments. 

If radiology departments want to stay relevant and thrive in the U.S. healthcare industry’s shift from volume-to-value, they need to clearly demonstrate their contribution to the organization’s overall success.