NORM 30-Day Implementation Challenge
The NORM Annual Conference Is Over… Now What?
Turn Your Conference Takeaways into Action!
The 2026 NORM Annual Conference may be behind us, but the opportunities to put what we learned into practice are just beginning!
What an incredible few days in New Orleans! From outstanding educational sessions and inspiring keynote presentations to meaningful conversations with colleagues and industry partners, we hope you returned home feeling energized, inspired, and ready to bring new ideas back to your practice.
Throughout the conference, our exceptional faculty shared valuable insights, practical tools, and strategies to help us navigate the ever-changing world of rheumatology practice management.
But now comes the important part: Putting that knowledge to work!
We all know how quickly we can get pulled back into the demands of daily operations, overflowing inboxes, staffing challenges, and the many responsibilities of running a busy practice.
Don't let your conference notes collect dust! Make a plan to turn what you learned into meaningful improvements.
Take the NORM 30-Day Implementation Challenge!
Set aside the next 30 days to revisit your conference takeaways, involve your team, and put new ideas into action. Use the attached practice improvement guide for ideas.
WEEK 1 — REVIEW & REFLECT
Complete your conference evaluation, access the presentations and handouts, and revisit your notes. Identify your top five takeaways and consider which ideas could make the biggest impact on your practice.
WEEK 2 — SHARE & PRIORITIZE
Bring your team into the conversation. Share what you learned, discuss opportunities for improvement, and select three realistic goals. Assign responsibilities and establish a plan for moving forward.
WEEK 3 — TAKE ACTION
Put at least one new process, policy, or best practice into motion. It could be reorganizing employee files, developing an AI policy, reviewing incident-to billing, updating your compliance manual, or strengthening cybersecurity procedures. Start with one improvement and build from there!
WEEK 4 — MEASURE & CELEBRATE
Take a look at what you've accomplished. Evaluate your progress, recognize your team's contributions, and identify opportunities for continued improvement. Remember, small victories can lead to lasting change!
One Last Challenge From NORM!
At your next staff meeting, ask your team one simple question:
"What is ONE thing we can do differently today to make our practice better tomorrow?"
You don't have to change everything at once. One improved process, one updated policy, one stronger team, or one new idea put into action can make a difference.
Small changes can lead to BIG results!
The true value of the NORM Annual Conference isn't measured by the number of sessions we attended or the pages of notes we collected. It's measured by how we apply what we've learned to make our practices stronger, more efficient, and better equipped for the future.
Our outstanding speakers provided the knowledge, tools, and inspiration. Now it's our turn to put them into action!
Keep learning. Keep improving. Keep moving rheumatology forward!