Committee Descriptions
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Bylaws
Keeps the RBMA Bylaws current and
consistent with the goals and purposes of the organization on both a national
and a state chapter level.
Chapter Committee
Serves as a liaison between the State Chapters and RBMA
National.
Coding Education Task Force
The Coding Education Task Force is charged with reviewing current coding
education offerings and offering guidance regarding the development of
new coding education opportunities.
Communications
Addresses policies related to e-communications, including the Forums, e-flash
and RadCast, and products and services for www.rbma.org.
Editorial Subcommittee
Editorial review and guidance for articles appearing in the RBMA Bulletin.
Data Collection and Reporting
Develops an information database about the radiology business management
profession, through the use of surveys, including but not limited to the
Manager Salary and Benefits Survey, the Accounts Receivable Survey and the
Imaging Center Survey and alternative collection methods. The focus of the
committee is to provide information for utilization, outcome measurement,
productivity and financial management purposes.
Educational Materials and Products
Provides self-directed education to RBMA
members in the form of print, Web, audio-visual and other appropriate
non-programmatic media.
Executive
Oversee the operation of the Executive Office and staff as assistance is
required by the Executive Director.
Executive Education Task Force
The Executive Education Task Force is charged with developing the content and faculty
for RBMA’s Executive Education
program.
Federal Affairs
Monitor and educate members about, identify issues and prepare positions, and
communicate positions to internal and external audiences, pertaining to: (1)
regulatory developments and (2) federal legislation affecting Medicare and
other appropriate healthcare matters of interest to RBMA
members.
Fellowship Selection Committee
Fellowship Committee oversees the RBMA’s
Fellowship Program which is the process of bestowing Fellowship on
deserving RBMA members based on their contributions to RBMA and the
radiology business management
profession.
Finance
Oversees the financial and operational matters having to do with finances and
appropriate expenses of the RBMA in
consultation with the Board of Directors.
Foundation Feasibility Task Force
The Foundation Feasibility Task Force is charged with investigating and
recommending to the RBMA Board of
Directors whether or not the RBMA
should create a 501c(3) foundation.
Liaisons
ACR Liaison
Supports the relationship between the American College
of Radiology (ACR) and RBMA.
Coordinate the contact and activities between the organizations.
ACR CAC
American
College of Radiology Carrier Advisory Committee/Managed Care
(ACR CAC/MC) Liaison facilitates communication about Medicare carrier policy
and formalize a state-by-state network with the RBMA.
Coordinate activities with the ACR Economics Department.
AHRA Liaison
Represents RBMA to The Association
for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) and identifies opportunities for
collaboration.
ASTRO Liaison
Represents RBMA to American Society
for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) and identifies opportunities for
collaboration.
HBMA Liaison
Represents the RBMA to Health
Billing and Management Association (HBMA) and identifies opportunities for
collaboration.
MGMA Liaison
Represents the RBMA to Medical Group
Management Association (MGMA) and identifies opportunities for collaboration.
RCCB Liaison
Facilitates communication between the RBMA
and the Radiology Coding Certification Board (RCCB).
RSNA Liaison
Coordinates activities and support the relationship between the RBMA and the Radiological Society of North America,
Inc. (RSNA) as part of the Associated Sciences Consortium. Ensure that the RBMA is represented at the RSNA Associated Sciences
Consortium Annual Conference on behalf of RBMA.
Membership
Expand the RBMA member base and
facilitate the renewal of current memberships.
Membership Recognition Task Force
Investigate the need and interest in an RBMA
professional certification program for radiology practice business
managers/practice administrators.
Nominating
Provides leadership development through the creation of a Board of Directors'
slate of candidates for approval by the membership and recommendations for
Officers for approval by the Board.
Payor Relations
Increases the communication, coordination and cooperation of administrators,
managers and radiologists on issues concerning government and private payors.
Programs
Determines the content for the two annual conferences and e-Seminars, and
oversees the work of the specialty seminar subcommittees - all according to the
needs of members.
Coding Subcommittee
Serves as a point of contact for coding questions and to monitor coding issues
as they relate to managing a radiology practice.
Marketing Subcommittee
Provide members with information and guidance on how to best brand and market a
radiology business; how to get positive press and how to become the foremost
practice in the eyes of referring physicians.
Technology Task Force
Serves a resource for RBMA members
and the Board on: (1) electronic health/medical records, (2) radiology
information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communication systems
(PACS) and (3) understanding of the meaningful use of certified EHR technology.
Vendor Relations
Strengthens a positive working relationship with vendors.