ACR-RBMA Practice Leadership Forum

Jan. 15 – 17 | Orlando

Registration Details

Date:

Jan. 15–17, 2027

Location:

Orlando, FL

Credits:

CME To Be Determined

Format:

In-Person

Cost:

See pricing below

The ACR-RBMA Practice Leadership Forum offers practical leadership and management strategies to help radiology leaders navigate evolving health care models, strengthen their organizations, and drive meaningful impact across their teams and institutions.

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Course Overview

The 2027 ACR–RBMA Practice Leadership Forum brings radiologists and practice administrators together to explore practical strategies for strengthening culture, navigating workforce change, improving practice performance and leading effectively in an evolving health care environment.

Key topics will include:

Build and sustain strong practice culture
Lead the modern radiology workforce
Navigate payment, policy and market pressures
Strengthen practice operations and long-term strategy

Pricing and Registration

Type	Early Bird through Oct. 15, 2026	Regular Oct. 16, 2026 – Jan. 14, 2027	On Site Jan. 15 – 17, 2027
Member	$925	$1,125	$1,325
Nonmember	$1,225	$1,425	$1,625
Resident	$595	$695	$795
Two-person Team (Member)	$1,650	$2,050	N/A
Two-person Team (Nonmember)	$2,250	$2,650	N/A
Additional team member	$800	$1,000	N/A

ACR members and nonmembers: Register online or call 800-373-2204.

RBMA members: Register on the RBMA website.

Team registration for ACR and/or RBMA members: Call 800-373-2204 to register your team and receive special discounted team rates.

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Schedule

Time	Ttile	Faculty
12–1pm	Registration and Welcome Reception
1–1:15pm	Welcome and Opening Remarks	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FRBMA Sarah Russell, MBA
1:15–2:05pm	Will the Practice of Radiology as We Know It Survive? Musings on Navigating Uncertainty	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FRBMA
2:10–3pm	Positioning Your Practice for an AI-Driven Future	Nabile Safdar, MD, MPH, FSIIM
3–3:10pm	Polling Questions	Sarah Russell, MBA
3:10–3:40pm	Break with Exhibitors
3:40–4:30pm	The 1099 Radiologist: Risks, Rewards, and Practice Strategy	Harprit Bedi, MD W. Kenneth Davis, Jr., JD Eric Ledermann, MD
4:35–5:25pm	From Policy to Payment: Advocacy, Economics, and Radiology Practice Readiness	Ben Northrup, MD Amy Patel, MD Linda Wilgus
5:30–6:30pm	Networking Reception with Exhibitors

Time	Title	Faculty
7:30–8:30am	Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30–8:50am	ACR Update	Kurt Schoppe, MD
8:55–9:15am	RBMA Update	Stacy Sanso, FRBMA
9:20–10:10am	Building Loyalty Through Culture: Retention Strategies for Today's Radiology Practice	Lauren Nicola, MD Brian Van Eck, MBA Corbin Wilson, JD
10:10–10:20am	Polling Questions	Sarah Russell, MBA
10:20–10:50am	Break with Exhibitors
10:50am–12:05pm	Managing Multi-Affiliated and Hybrid Models in the New Era of Radiology	Robert Optican, MD, FACR Lauren Nicola, MD Sarah Russell, MBA Worth Saunders
12:05–1:15pm	Lunch with Roundtable Discussions
1:15–2:05pm	Putting AI to Work in Radiology Practice
2:10–3pm	Breakouts (Concurrent)
	Practice Models Breakout
	AI in Radiology Breakout
3– 3:30pm	Break with Exhibitors
3:30–4:20pm	The Magic is in the Mix: Reimagining Work Expectations for Today's Radiology Workforce	Tara Catanzano, MD Parul Galloway
4:25–5:15pm	Town Hall: Creating a Culture Where People and Practices Thrive	PLF Faculty
5:15pm	Adjourn for the evening

Time	Title	Faculty
7–8am	Breakfast with Exhibitors
8–8:50am	Washington Watch: Capitol Hill and the Radiology Advocacy Landscape	Ted Burnes Kit Crancer
8:55–9:45am	The Difficult Doctor: Shape Up or Ship Out?	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FRBMA Gregory Hill
9:45–9:55am	Polling	Sarah Russell, MBA
9:55–10:25am	Break with Exhibitors
10:25–11:15am	The Legal Playbook for New Radiology Practice Models	W. Kenneth Davis, Jr., JD
11:20am–12pm	2027 Practice Leadership Forum: What Do We Do Now?	Robert Optican, MD Sarah Russell, MBA
12pm	Meeting adjourns

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Co-Chairs

Richard Duszak Jr., MD, FACR

Professor and Chair of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MS

Sarah Russell, MBA

Spokane, WA

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Planning Committee

Jessica Montgomery, MBA/HCM, FACHE, RT (R)(M)

Andrew Moriarity, MD, MBA

Chair of the ACR Hospital Reimbursement Committee; Diagnostic RadiologistGrand Rapids, MI

Lauren Nicola, MD, FACR

Chair of the ACR Commission on Economics

Robert J. Optican, MD, FACR

Cardiothoracic Imaging Specialist, RadiologistDurham, NC

Megan Stuff

Chief Operating OfficerSouthwest Medical Imaging, LTD

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Hotel Information:

The 2027 Forum will be held at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, located approximately 20 miles from the Orlando International Airport.

Room Rate: $299 per night, plus applicable taxes and resort fees.
Reservation link: https://book.passkey.com/go/ACRRBMA2027
Deadline to book in room block: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
More details can be found at https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/orlhhsa-signia-by-hilton-orlando-bonnet-creek/

ACR-RBMA Practice Leadership Forum

Registration Details

Course Overview

Pricing and Registration

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Schedule

Day One – Friday, January 15, 2027

Day Two – Saturday, January 16, 2027

Day Three – Sunday, January 17, 2027

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Co-Chairs

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Planning Committee

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Hotel Information:

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Schedule

Day One – Friday, January 15, 2027

Day Two – Saturday, January 16, 2027

Day Three – Sunday, January 17, 2027

Co-Chairs

Planning Committee

Hotel Information:

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