Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA)

The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) is an industry-leading organization comprised of more than 2,100 professionals focus on the business of radiology. The association supports diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and radiation oncology providers across various practice settings. RBMA provides valuable information, education and practice-related resources.

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Tens of thousands of radiologists and other docs align in opposing surprise-billing provision

Meanwhile, the nation's largest payer trade group voiced its support, believing the rule will encourage more physicians to join health plan networks.

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Another radiology group requiring vaccination against COVID-19 to attend its conference

The Radiology Business Management Association is asking all 2021 PaRADigm attendees to provide proof of inoculation prior to arriving in Las Vegas next month. 

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Radiology business leaders want feds to postpone surprise-billing ban by 1 year, to 2023

The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1, but imaging advocates believe providers and payers need another year to comply with the mandate. 

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Radiology Business Management Association admits it’s missing the mark on diversity

The 52-year-old organization is launching a new task force, charged with analyzing how RBMA can become more inclusive. 

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Radiology interest groups urge Congress to delay implementation of imaging appropriate-use criteria

Several imaging industry lobbying groups are continuing to press national lawmakers to provide relief for radiology practices hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Exclusive video: How even a free lunch can get rad practices in hot water

Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Clinton Mikel, Esq., of the Health Law Partners in Southfield, Mich., gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago, sharing their expertise on a number of healthcare-related laws, and Dresevic spoke with us before the presentation.

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Exclusive video: How recent legal updates affect the imaging industry

Adrienne Dresevic, Esq., and Clinton Mikel, Esq., of the Health Law Partners in Southfield, Mich., gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago, sharing their expertise on a number of healthcare-related laws. Mikel spoke with us before the presentation to discuss Stark laws, restrictions to marketing your rad practice and more.

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Exclusive video: Why imaging leaders must embrace teamwork and positivity

Scott Hazelbaker, CRA, MS, of Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Ala., gave a presentation at RBMA PaRADigm 2017 in Chicago about leadership in this modern era of value-based care. He also spoke with us at the conference, sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics.

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