Payor Relations Committee
The Gist: Increases the communication, coordination and cooperation of administrators, managers and radiologists on issues concerning government and private payors.
Time Commitment: Monthly one hour calls, on-site meeting at PaRADigm (preferred).
Meeting Times: Third Friday of every month, 11 a.m. ET
Desired Skill Set: Interest in insurance payor payment policy issues as it relates to radiology (sample issues include: steerage policy, benefit management organizations, payor payment issues and member education related to payor payment issues).
Program Education Subcommittee
The Gist: Members identify topics and develop programming for RBMA’s in-person events, including PaRADigm and SYNC. This committee reviews session submissions, shapes the conference learning flow, and collaborates with speakers to strengthen educational quality and relevance. Much of the work occurs during PaRADigm and SYNC planning cycles.
Time Commitment: Monthly meeting, with additional time during proposal review and session selection periods
Meeting Times: Determined annually using a scheduling poll.
Desired Skill Set: Ability to identify timely, relevant issues affecting radiology practices; interest in content design; ability to review and evaluate proposals; comfort collaborating with others to curate strong educational programs.
Vendor Committee
The Gist: Identify and develop broad opportunities for corporate partners to promote their services and share educational expertise with members.
Time Commitment: Monthly conference calls annually each lasting 60 minutes or less.
Meeting Times: Varies
Desired Skill Set: Sales and marketing knowledge, practice management, creative out of the box thinking.
Other Information: Aiming for a blend of vendors and practice leaders.
Virtual Education Subcommittee
The Gist: Members help shape RBMA’s online learning strategy, reviewing and recommending topics for webinars, learning series, and reusing existing content for new learning. The committee also advises on new digital formats and how to enhance member engagement online.
Time Commitment: Monthly 1-hour meeting per month for idea development, reviewing proposals, and refining session planning.
Meeting Times: Determined annually using a scheduling poll.
Desired Skill Set: Understanding of industry learning needs; interest in continuous education and new instructional formats; openness to new engagement approaches in virtual environments; familiarity with current radiology business challenges.
Young Professionals Subcommittee
The Gist: Focused on engaging and recruiting a younger generation of radiology business professionals into the RBMA community.
Time Commitment: Bi-Monthly Conference Calls (1 hour); special assigned projects throughout the year (30 minutes maximum 4 times per year; attendance at PaRADigm (preferred).
Meeting Times: First Thursday bi-monthly odd months at 3 p.m. ET
Desired Skill Set: Desire to foster connections, passion for engaging younger professionals, creative thinking, networking, outgoing, future leader.
Other Information: Looking for a diverse representation of radiology industry professionals.