ACR-RBMA Forum 2010: New Strategies for Business and Clinical Leaders in Radiology

ACR-RBMA Forum Meeting

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) are pleased to announce the second annual combined conference for radiologist and administrators.

ACR-RBMA Forum 2010: New Strategies for Business and Clinical Leaders

Date:
November 5-7, 2010

Location:
Hyatt Regency Reston
Reston, VA

This leadership program will consist of current topics confronting radiologists and administrators delivered by a dynamic faculty in an innovative and free-flowing atmosphere. The focus will be on the challenges and opportunities presented in these uncertain economic times and to develop strategies and solutions for radiology practices.

CME Information:

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Presenters at this conference have disclosed any conflict of interest or their intention to discuss off-label use, if applicable, in accordance with ACCME Standards and FDA requirements. Disclosure information will be presented either verbally or printed in the final program material.

The American Roentgen Ray Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Roentgen Ray Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Roentgen Ray Society is a strategic partner of the American College of Radiology.

Objectives:

• Analyze and evaluate the current strategies, trends, and approaches to successful evolution of free-standing imaging centers and IDTFs.
• Demonstrate understanding of current ACR and RBMA top priorities and activities.
• Describe the new healthcare reform laws, clinical integration, and competitive forces impacting on radiology competition and growth opportunities.
• Identify how to effectively manage disruptive partners, promote good citizenship in radiology practice, and maintain sound hospital contracts and work/life balance.
• List the key requirements for complying with MIPPA accreditation, differentiating a practice and driving quality improvements in radiology.

Program

Day 1 - Friday, November 5, 2010

DAY 2 - Saturday, November 6, 2010

DAY 3 - Sunday, November 7, 2010

Faculty

Get to know a little about each of our faculty members before the meeting.

PROGRAM CHAIRS:

Rosemary Broderick, FACHE
Advanced Imaging Specialist - Dunmore, Pa

Cynthia S. Sherry MD, FACR
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital - Dallas, TX

FEATURED FACULTY:

Susan Lucas Collins
Medical Billing & Management Services -  Bethel, CT

Keith Chew, MHA, CMPE
McKesson Provider Technologies w Chatham, IL

Amy Cunniffe
GE Healthcare - Washington, DC

Howard B. Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR
John C. Lincoln Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ

Thomas W. Greeson, JD, MBA
Reed Smith, LLP - Falls Church, VA

Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD, FACR
Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis, IN

Ron Howrigon
Fulcrum Strategies - Raleigh, NC

Frank J. Lexa, MD, MBA
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School - Philadelphia, PA

Darlene Molenaar, CMPE, MSOL, CRA
Booth Radiology - Woodbury, NJ

Don Moran
The Moran Companies, LLC - Rosslyn, VA

Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR
Imaging Consultants, Inc. - Tampa, FL

Laurie Paidosh, MBA, RT
UnitedHealthcare - Minnetonka, MN

John A. Patti, MD, FACR
Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA

Paul Pitts, Esq.
Reed Smith, LLP - San Francisco, CA

Maggie Sayre
Sayre Consulting, LLC - Washington, DC

Douglas G. Smith
Barrington Lakes Group, Inc - Barrington, IL

Timothy P. Trysla, JD
Alston + Bird, LLP - Washington, DC

Christopher G. Ullrich, MD, FACR
Charlotte Radiology and Carolinas Imaging Services - Charlotte, NC

Alicia Vasquez, CRA, RT, FRBMA
Arcadia Radiology Medical Group - Arcadia, CA

Richard White, JD
Alpine Group - Washington, DC

Pam Wilcox, RN, MBA
American College of Radiology - Reston, VA

To register online, please click here.

Registration Form Information

Please complete all sections of the registration form and return by mail or fax.

ACR/RBMA Forum 2010
PO Box 2348
Merrifield, VA 22116-2348
FAX: 703-648-1863

For questions regarding your registration form, or if you do not receive a confirmation by email within two weeks after submitting your form, please call 800-373-2204

Meeting Cancellation/Refund Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing and received by October 16, 2010. A $75 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. NO REFUNDS will be given for cancellations after October 16, 2010 or for no-shows.

Hotel, Travel, & Local Information

ACR has negotiated preferred rates at the Hyatt Regency Reston for hotel accommodations, with American Airlines for air travel, and with Enterprise Rent-a-Car for car rental. For reservations, please see the information and instructions below. General information about ground transportation, local attractions and ADA assistance, is also provided below.

Hotel Information

The Hyatt Regency Reston is located in the heart of the Reston Town Center, just 18 miles west of Washington D.C. offering easy access to our Nation’s Capitol and many different historic attractions.  Guests staying at this four-diamond hotel can enjoy luxurious accommodations, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a heated indoor pool, a Roman spa and sauna and countless numbers of shops, restaurants and movie theaters.

Hyatt Regency Reston
1800 Presidents Street
Reston, VA  20191
Telephone:  (703) 709-1234

Hotel Reservation Information

Rates: $129 single / double, plus state and local taxes per room, per night.

Reservation Deadline:  October 14, 2010

Reservations: Please call 1-800-233-1234, and request group rate for the ACR/RBMA Forum.

Hotel Reservation Policies:

Reservation Information: The ACR has reserved sleeping rooms for meeting attendees. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the ACR cannot guarantee that rooms will be available after the reservation deadline of (October 14, 2010).

Reservations made after (October 14, 2010), will be accepted on a space available basis and may not be at the ACR room rate.

Deposit: First night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card.

Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your reservation, please notify the hotel at least 72 hours before arrival to avoid paying for one night of accommodations, plus taxes,

Airline Information

American Airlines is pleased to offer a group travel discount of 5% off the lowest applicable, eligible fare for travel to your events and meetings. For reservations, call Meeting Services at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada, seven days a week, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Central Time), and refer to the authorization number A1410SS.  Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are also available at 1-800-543-1586.  There is a $20.00USD reservations service fee for tickets issued through AA reservations, and a $30.00USD ticketing fee for tickets issued at the airport. (Please note:The STARFile number cannot be applied online for discounts).

Car Rental

Special fares have been negotiated with Enterprise Rent – a – Car. Attendees may book online at www.enterprise.com. Select the Date, Time, and Location of the rental and enter 16MT127 in the field labeled, “Optional: Coupon, Customer, or Corporate Number.” Click “search”, and you will be prompted for a PIN number. The PIN is AME.

Ground Transportation

The Hyatt Regency Reston Hotel is located approximately 6.7 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and 24 miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport.  Taxi fare from Reagan National Airport is approximately $50-$60 one way. The Hyatt Regency Reston offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Dulles Airport every hour beginning at 6am-10pm on Tuesday through Friday and 7am-10pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.   The drop off and pick up points are at 2A and 2H, adjacent to the lower level baggage claim level.

Amtrak is located 20 miles from the Hyatt Regency Reston.  Depending on traffic, travel time can be between 35-60 minutes.  Taxi fare from the Union Station Amtrak Station is approximately $70 one way.

American’s with Disability Act

If you need auxiliary aids or services, as identified in the American with Disabilities Act, please contact Pam Plater, at 703-648-8900, ext. 4967 or pplater@acr-arrs.org.

Testimonials

See what past meeting attendees have to say about the ACR-RBMA Forum:

"Joining ACR/RBMA formats for a successful leadership meeting can only help group communications in the office and legislatively. Well done!"

"Excellent content delivered over a short period of time at a location that is easy to get to."

"Very organized. Well thought out."

"I thought that the seminar kept my physician engaged, which was the most important thing to me. Good job."

"If the material continues to progress then I will continue to attend."

"Opportunity to network and talk to other practices about their challenges was incredibly valuable."

"As a practice leader, I felt it important to attend and I am glad I did."

"Having time away from the office setting to review, listen, and talk with key people was thought provoking!"