In the first episode of 2023, Bob chats with Clay Countryman, Esq., to get a sneak peek at the RBMA 2023 PaRADigm Closing Keynote. Then Bob is joined by Thomas Dickerson, FRBMA, and Andrew Cashman, JD, to discuss financial services, recent Congressional action that may impact radiology practices, and changes regarding employee retirement plans.

In this special holiday edition of AWWB, Bob looks ahead to RBMA 2023 PaRADigm by speaking with presenter Karen Massey, who previews her Pre-Conference Masterclass Workshop. Bob then welcomes a roundtable of RBMA Board members to provide insights on what radiology professionals can expect in 2023, from operational issues to regulatory updates and revenue cycle management concerns.

In this episode, Bob is joined by Mark Canada of the RBMA Data Committee to speak about the 2022 A/R Survey, and then talks with attorney W. Kenneth Davis, Jr., JD, of the Katten Law Firm in Chicago, about the hot legal issues in radiology and what to be aware of as the calendar turns to 2023. 

In this episode, Bob interviews RBMA President-Elect Christopher "Kit" Crancer, RBMA's lobbyist Shea McCarthy, and the ACR Senior Director of Political Affairs Ted Burnes. Tune in for a deep dive into the Radiology Patient Action Network (RPAN), ongoing advocacy initiatives, and the 2022 midterm elections including—a fan favorite—expert predictions!

In this episode, Bob hosts a special guest panel featuring John Kaszuba, Regional Vice President at PFC, USA, and Billy Rowlee, Chief Revenue Officer at Radiologybill, to discuss the No Surprises Act and how it is affecting medical collection activity.

Bob chats with 2022 SPARK Workshop Keynote Tom Marshall about his expertise in the field of radiology marketing and practice development and is then joined by Steven Pollei, MD (RAYUS Radiology) and Liz Quam to discuss the Imaging for a Cause foundation and opportunities for involvement. 

In this episode, Bob chats with Barbara Rubel, MBA, FRBMA about being a music major in college and how that background has informed her career, the importance of public speaking, playing an integral role in developing RBMA's Federal Affairs Committee, and the direction of the industry in a world that is more virtually connected than ever. 

In this episode, Bob connects with Mark Kalmar, FRBMA, RBMA Board President for 2021-2022, to discuss their shared Midwestern roots, their tenures as Rotary Club presidents and the long-lasting impacts that those experiences made, and what can be key determinants for success for those breaking into the radiology business.

What does it take to succeed in radiology business? Patricia A. Kroken, FACMPE, FRBMA, CRA would say it takes more guts than brains! In this episode, Bob has a word with Pat, Director, Education and Corporate Communications at MSN Healthcare Solutions, as she discusses her vast career journey, as well as challenges she has had to overcome in her life. Also, we learn about Pat’s accomplishments in weightlifting and the life lessons the sport has provided her. Thank you to the sponsors of this episode of ... A word with Bob for their support of the podcast: Infinx Healthcare, MSN Healthcare Solutions, and Philips Healthcare.

How much time would it take for one to decide to change their entire career path from pastor to hospital administrator? For Bud Dey, the current Senior Vice President of Collaborative Imaging, he only had time to decide from dinner time one night to breakfast the next day! In this episode, Bob has a word with Bud, discussing his unique career journey. They also reminisce about the beginnings of radiology medicine and their experience with the breakthrough technologies, starting from the year 1969. They also discuss what values of radiology business would appeal to young professionals currently starting to break into the field.

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