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.

Tariffs threaten imaging access for patients, RBMA warns
Radiology practices are already operating on razor thin margins, with price increases prompting calls for congressional action to prevent further damage.
Radiology groups face hardships under the Medicare MIPS program
Erik Rockswold, director research and quality, Rayus Radiology, explains the administrative burdens radiology groups experience for little return from the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.
How to score accreditation for a radiotherapy theranostics program
Wes Folds, a PET specialist with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, discusses a new nuclear offering from IAC.
Mexico, not China, is biggest tariff concern among radiology vendors
If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico.
The impact of Trump tariffs on iodine contrast media costs
GE HealthCare said the price of iodine contrast increased by more than 200% between 2017 to 2023. Will new Chinese tariffs drive costs even higher?

The Radiology Patient Action Network (RPAN) and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) are calling on Congress to take action to protect healthcare from tariffs. RPAN and DF images combined

Tariffs threaten imaging access for patients, RBMA warns

Radiology practices are already operating on razor thin margins, with price increases prompting calls for congressional action to prevent further damage.

Video of Erik Rockswold explaining the administrative burdens of the MIPS program.

Radiology groups face hardships under the Medicare MIPS program

Erik Rockswold, director research and quality, Rayus Radiology, explains the administrative burdens radiology groups experience for little return from the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.

Wes Folds, nuclear/PET clinical specialist, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), discusses radiotherapy theranostics program accreditation at the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2025 meeting. #RBMA #SNMMI

How to score accreditation for a radiotherapy theranostics program

Wes Folds, a PET specialist with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, discusses a new nuclear offering from IAC.

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Mexico, not China, is biggest tariff concern among radiology vendors

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico.

The impact of Trump tariffs on iodine contrast media costs

GE HealthCare said the price of iodine contrast increased by more than 200% between 2017 to 2023. Will new Chinese tariffs drive costs even higher?

RBMA President Peter Moffatt explains trends in radiology business management at RSNA 2024. Topics include integration with AI, the radiologist staffing shortage, reimbursement issues and what to expect in healthcare policy from the Trump administration. #RBMA #RSNA24

The biggest obstacles facing radiology business managers in 2025

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

RBMA Board member Kit Crancer outlines the key legislation in radiology to watch.

Pending radiology bills in Congress and predicting the Trump administration's impact on imaging

Kit Crancer, RBMA board member, speaks with Radiology Business about key legislative developments on the Hill that will affect the specialty.

RBMA Young Professionals group helps groom next radiology management leaders

Raquel Roman, chair of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) Young Professionals Committee, and director of growth at Essential Radiology, explains how the group mentors the next generation leaders.

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