ACR-RBMA Practice Leadership Forum

Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 | Dallas

Course Overview

Join us in Dallas for the 2026 ACR-RBMA Practice Leadership Forum, where you’ll discover the latest practice strategies to drive your organization forward. The Forum offers a unique space for collaborative learning, practical skill-building and candid conversations about the evolving challenges in radiology. Through expert-led sessions, interactive panels and real-world case studies, attendees gain actionable strategies to improve operations, enhance team performance and lead with greater clarity and confidence—no matter their practice size or setting.

Key topics include:

Addressing Workforce Shortages
Artificial Intelligence
Practice Consolidation
Politics, Legislation, and Regulation
And much more

Program Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

Identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities associated with consolidation.
Compare structural, legal, and organizational models to guide strategic decision-making.
Apply practical tools to evaluate whether and how consolidation strategies align with their practice’s long-term goals.
Interpret leadership behaviors and organizational factors that contribute to workforce challenges.
Demonstrate strategies that enhance recruitment, retention, engagement, and well-being.
Classify practice-level action steps that align staffing, culture, and performance needs.
Define the current capabilities, limitations, and strategic value of AI in radiology practices.
Identify practical considerations and governance structures necessary for safe, effective AI adoption.
Develop strategies to evaluate ROI, workflow fit, and long-term technology planning.
Outline key legal and operational risks radiology practices may face in the current environment.
Develop strategies for structuring transactions, contracts, and governance to improve stability and competitiveness.
Apply practical approaches to strengthen legal readiness, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.

Pricing

Type	Early Bird through Oct. 15, 2025	Regular Oct. 16, 2025 – Jan. 29, 2026	On Site Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026
ACR/RBMA Member	$895	$1095	$1295
Non-Member	$1195	$1395	$1595
Resident	$575	$675	$775
Two-person team member	$1590	$1990	N/A
Two-person team non-member	$2190	$2590	N/A
Additional team member	$750	$950	N/A

For team registrations, please call ACR Meetings at 1-800-373-2204.

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Schedule

Time	Title	Faculty
Noon – 1pm	Registration and Kickoff Social
1 – 1:15pm	Welcome and Opening Remarks	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRBMA Corbin Wilson, JD, CMPE
1:15 – 2:05pm	Beyond the Screen: Rediscovering Joy and Connection at Work	Jim Whitfill, MD, MBA
2:10 – 3pm	Consolidation and Radiology: Impacts, Trade-Offs, and Strategies for Success	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRBMA Eric Rubin, MD, FACR
3 – 3:10pm	Polling Questions
3:10 – 3:40pm	Break with Exhibitors
3:40 – 4:30pm	The Role of Leadership in the Workforce Crisis	Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR Corbin Wilson, JD, CMPE
4:35 – 5:25pm	Legislation and Radiology: Capitol Hill Updates, Challenges, and Opportunities	Christopher "Kit" Crancer Amy K. Patel, MD
5:30 – 6:30pm	Networking Reception with Exhibitors

Time	Title	Faculty
7:30 – 8:30am	Breakfast With Exhibitors
8:30 – 8:50am	RBMA is Working for You!	Jamie Dyer
8:55 – 9:15am	ACR Membership: The Best Insurance Policy for Radiologists and Their Practices	Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, MA, FACR, FSIR, FAHA
9:20 – 10:10am	From Foundation Models to Agentic AI: Building the Frontier Practice in Radiology	Woojin Kim, MD
10:10 – 10:20am	Polling Question
10:20 – 10:50am	Break with Exhibitors
10:50am – 12:05pm	Consolidation Up Close: What It Means for Radiology Practices	Jared D. Christensen, MD, MBA Andrew Moriarty, MD, MBA Krishna Nallamshetty, MD, FACR Sarah Russell, MBA Schaeffer Smith, MBA
12:05 – 1:15pm	Lunch with Roundtable Discussions
1:15 – 2:05pm	From Strategy to Structure: Tackling Legal and Organization Hurdles in Consolidation	W. Kenneth Davis, Jr., JD Kurt Schoppe, MD
2:10 – 3pm	Securing the Pipeline: Recruitment and Retention Reimagined	Andrew Moriarity, MD, MBA Robert Optican, MD, MSHA, FACR Sarah Russell, MBA Shannon Wilson, FRBMA
3 – 3:30pm	Break with Exhibitors
3:30 – 4:20pm	Breakouts
	Consolidation in Radiology: A Deeper Dive with the ACR Task Force	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRBMA Eric Rubin, MD
	From insight to Action: An Interactive Discussion on Consolidation	Jared D. Christensen, MD, MBA Andrew Moriarty, MD, MBA Krishna Nallamshetty, MD, FACR Sarah Russell, MBA Schaeffer Smith, MBA
	Real-World Encounters with Consolidation: Navigating Legal and Operational Challenges	"W. Kenneth Davis, Jr., JD Kurt Schoppe, MD
4:25 – 5:15pm	Breakouts
	Leadership in Action: Working Together to Tackle the Workforce Crisis	Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR Corbin Wilson, JD, CMPE
	Practice Experience with Fostering Connections: What Works and What Doesn’t for Physicians	Jim Whitfill, MD, MBA
	Policy and Radiology: Navigating Challenges and Shaping the Future	Christopher ""Kit"" Crancer Amy K. Patel, MD
5:15pm	Adjourn for the evening

Time	Title	Faculty
7 – 8am	Breakfast With Exhibitors
8 – 8:50am	AI in Practice: What Works, What Doesn’t, What’s Next	Tessa S. Cook, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM Richard Lewis, MSc, MIPEM, CIIP
8:55 – 9:45am	2025 in Hindsight: The Strategic Pivots No One Anticipated	Kurt Schoppe, MD Brian Van Eck, MBA
9:45 – 9:55am	Polling
9:55 – 10:25am	Break With Exhibitors
10:25 – 11:15am	Legal Realities in Radiology: Top Ten Legal Issues in Radiology (with some Thoughts on Hospital Contracting)	W. Kenneth Davis, Jr., JD
11:20am – Noon	2026 Practice Leadership Forum: What Do We Do Now?	Richard Duszak, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRBMA Corbin Wilson, JD, CMPE
Noon	Meeting adjourns

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Hotel and Travel Information

The 2026 Forum will be held at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star, located approximately 20 miles from the Dallas Fort Worth Airport.

The Omni Frisco
11 Cowboys Way
Frisco, TX 75034

Room Rate: $279/night (plus taxes & fees)

Our room block is now full. However, registrants may still book directly with the hotel by calling 1-469-287-0000 or through the hotel's website at current available rates.

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Co-Chairs

Richard Duszak Jr., MD, FACR

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

Corbin Wilson, JD, CMPE

Fort Worth, TX

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Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA). The American College of Radiology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Technologist Accreditation Statement

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) to sponsor and/or review Continuing Education programs for Radiologic Technologists and Radiation Therapists.

Technologist Credit Designation Statement

The American College of Radiology designates this educational activity as meeting the criteria for up to 11.5 Category A credit hours of the ARRT.

Instructions to Receive Credit

In order to successfully complete the activity, participants must, complete an activity evaluation and claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.

Category A Credits Only:

Radiologic Technologists and Radiation Therapists must verify for the entire activity and/or each session in order to claim credit for the activity. No partial credit will be given.

Contact Information

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the ACR.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

The ACR Disclosure Policy: The American College of Radiology (ACR) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ACR are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ACR in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ACR to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. The ACCME states that accredited providers do not need to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships for accredited education that is non-clinical. The American College of Radiology has made the determination that this activity is non-clinical.