Celebrate RBMA’s 58th anniversary with a special day of virtual education, connection, and inspiration! Founders Day is our way of giving back to the community of members that continues to move our mission forward. Enjoy a full slate of expert-led sessions, meaningful peer engagement, and a little fun along the way—all for free.

Registration is complimentary and only open to members. We encourage and appreciate donations to the  RBMA Foundation for Education and Research. Your support helps us continue providing resources and opportunities to those who need it most.

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THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDER'S DAY SPONSORS

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A Word With Bob Podcast Sponsor

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 11:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET

 

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Welcome   

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11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Two the Point: Beyond the Testimony with guest Dr. Dana Smetherman

Join RBMA Co-Executive Directors Jessica Struve, CAE and Linda Wilgus, CPA, FRBMA, for a candid conversation with Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, FSBI; CEO of the American College of Radiology. Going beyond her recent congressional testimony on the ROOT Act, they'll explore behind-the-scenes perspectives, key policy and workforce challenges, and what it will take to sustain momentum on the issues shaping the future of healthcare.

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12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. 
Opening Session: The State of Radiology, Revisited 

This panel brings back the voices from PaRADigm's closing keynote for a candid check-in on where things actually stand. Four months ago, they outlined the pressures reshaping radiology including reimbursement, AI, workforce, and shifting hospital dynamics. In the months since, the field has kept moving. This session picks up where that conversation left off, with the same panelists returning to reflect on what has shifted, what has held, and where practice leaders should be focusing their attention now. This moderated discussion will explore real-world developments since PaRADigm and what they mean for practices navigating the road ahead.

 

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12:45-1 p.m. 
Brain Break!

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1-2 p.m. 
A Word with Bob, Live!
Presented by: Bob Still, FRBMA
Sponsored by: CIVIE

Details coming soon! 

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2-2:30 p.m.
Radiology's Revenue Cycle Breaking Points: What Real Practice Conversations Reveal About Prior Auth, Denials, Staffing, Interoperability, and AI Readiness
Presented by Stuart Newsome, CPCO, Vice President, RCM Insights, Infinx Healthcare
Sponsored by Infinx Healthcare

Radiology revenue cycle teams are being stretched by prior authorization complexity, staffing shortages, payer policy changes, fragmented systems, and denials that often begin long before the claim is submitted. In this session, Stuart Newsome will share common themes emerging from real radiology practice conversations and explore the operational breaking points that are slowing down revenue, frustrating staff, and creating patient access delays.

The discussion will move beyond generic AI buzzwords and focus on where automation, analytics, AI agents, and human expertise can make a practical difference. Attendees will leave with a framework for identifying their own highest-impact bottlenecks and building a phased approach to improve prior authorization, denial prevention, workflow visibility, and operational scalability.

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2:30-3 p.m. 
Details coming soon!

Sponsored by RadPayor

 

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3-4 p.m.
Details coming soon!
 
Sponsored by Quinsite

 

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4-4:45 p.m.
Wrap-up Party!

Close out Founders Day with a fun, high-energy celebration honoring 58 years of RBMA. This final session will feature fun networking opportunities, a game, and the chance to win raffle prizes. Whether you're in it to win or just want to connect with peers, join us as we wrap up the day in true RBMA fashion.

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