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
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.
12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Opening Session: The State of Radiology, Revisited
Presented by Kit Crancer, FRBMA; Raif Erim; Jessica Montgomery, FACHE, MBA; Kurt Schoppe, MD; Moderated by Dianne Keen, FRBMA
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!
1-2 p.m.
A Word with Bob, Live!
Presented by Bob Still, FRBMA
Sponsored by CIVIE
Details coming soon!
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.
2:30-3 p.m.
Teleradiology Billing: Where the Money Gets Lost (and How to Stop It)
Presented by Tracy Cockerham, Associate Director, RCM Services, RadPayor and Rachel Matthews, Senior Revenue Cycle Director, Cornerstone Healthcare Solutions
Sponsored by RadPayor
Teleradiology is now core to how radiology practices operate — but revenue cycle management hasn't always kept pace with the complexity of remote reads and payer-specific rules. The result: preventable denials and slower reimbursement.
This session covers what is driving denials in teleradiology billing today — from documentation gaps to LCD misalignment to compliance missteps to coding edits — and what leading practices are doing about it, including automation and proactive claim review strategies that catch problems before claims go out the door.
Whether your practice is new to teleradiology or looking to optimize existing processes, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of teleradiology billing with confidence.
3-4 p.m.
The Future of Radiology: Opportunities Shaping the Next Decade
Presented by Jeff Maze, CEO and Co-Founder of Quinsite and Greg Thomson, Strategic Radiology Chief Operating Officer
Sponsored by Quinsite
Radiology is evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities to strengthen practices, improve physician and staff experience, harness the potential of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, and deliver greater value across healthcare. Join a panel of industry leaders for an engaging discussion on the trends, innovations, and strategic priorities shaping the future of radiology. The conversation will explore the ideas, innovations, and opportunities that are defining the next generation of radiology practice.
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.