RBMA Podcast Channel

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. Thank you to the sponsors of this episode of ... A word with Bob for their support of the podcast: Data Media Associates, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), and Advocate RCM.

Bob has a word with Steve Collins, Vice President, Client Relationships and Business Development at MSN Healthcare Solutions. Steve recounts his unique life experiences from selling Olivetti typewriters in Scotland, to falling into radiology billing in America.

Bob has a word with Christie James, MS, FRBMA, the Sr. Manager of Radiology Revenue Cycle Optimization at Mass General Brigham, and past president of RBMA. Christie takes us on her varied career journey, which took her to many places, including Alaska, Hawaii, California, and Vermont. She also describes ways she promotes patient advocacy at Mass General Brigham. Additionally, she shares how the hospital promotes young professionals and women in the industry.

Bob has a word with Cindy Pittmon, RCC, CHBME, FRBMA, the CEO and founder of Acclaim Radiology Management. In this episode, Cindy recounts her journey from growing up in Midlothian, Texas, to becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. She is a past RBMA president, as well as the current president of the Healthcare Business Management Association. She also tells the story of how she was inspired to start her own billing company after attending an RBMA conference in 1993.

Bob has a word with Linda Wilgus, CPA, CMPE, Executive Director and CFO at Northwest Radiology Network. In this episode Linda recounts how Northwest Radiology was able to efficiently and successfully transition their workforce to work from home at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. She also shares her journey from growing up in Indiana, to getting involved with accounting, and then into becoming a leader in health care.

Bob has a word with Cleve Shultz, president of Data Media Associates (DMA). Cleve recounts his career journey from politics, producing mail pieces, and then ultimately joining DMA. Cleve also shares the story of how long time RBMA member Bob Murphy founded DMA in 1975.

In this episode, long-time RBMA supporter Tom Greeson, JD, FRBMA; partner at Reed Smith LLP and current RBMA board member, discusses his life growing up in Dalton, Georgia, attending the University of Georgia during the late 1960s, and his journey into law and radiology. This episode is a “must listen” if you are new to the business of radiology, or an incoming radiologist.

In this episode, Bob has a word with Rich Whitney. Chairman & CEO at Radiology Partners, Inc., and a fellow Penn State Alumni. Rich explains how he got into health care, and the importance of imaging. Bob and Rich also discuss whether or not there is a perfect practice size, and how RadParters researches and implements quality measures.

In this episode of Word with Bob, Bob Still has a conversation with Geraldine McGinty M.D., MBA, FACR, Chair of the American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors. Dr. McGinty is a board-certified radiologist specializing in Women's Imaging. She is Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Radiologist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Campus. In this episode, Bob and Dr. McGinty have a focused discussion about radiology, her work mentoring women in medicine and Ireland. This includes topics like the #DitchTheDisk project, which aims to improve image sharing. For more information, click here to read Dr. McGinty's #DitchTheDisk article.

Bob has a word with Imagine Software CEO, Sam Khashman. We learn about Sam's family from Germany, and how Imagine Software helped to lead the software revolution in health care revenue cycle management.

In this premier episode of A Word With Bob, Sarah Mountford, CPC, RCC, FRBMA, reflects on her prolific journey from childhood to her current role as RBMA Board of Directors President and as Vice President, Client Services at Zotec Partners. Sarah and host Bob Still, discuss her introduction into healthcare, work life balance, the state of the industry, and more.