Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
By Sheila M. Sferrella, MAS, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a regulatory revision in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, effective January 1, 2019, that changes supervision requirements for Radiology Assistants (RAs).
By Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. and Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. of The Health Law Partners, P.C.
The healthcare industry is replete with sub-regulatory guidance that serves to interpret an agency’s’ regulations. Such guidance documents include, but are not limited to: OIG Fraud alerts, Advisory Opinions and Special Bulletins; CMS Manuals and coverage articles; and Local Coverage Determinations.
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. of the Health Law Partners, P.C.
In December 2018, CMS’ Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) released an Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging fact sheet/practical guide to assist providers in meeting CMS’ federal mandate for 2020.
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq. of the Health Law Partners, P.C.
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Isaac Sternheim, Esq.
On November 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2019 Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (the Final Rule) which addresses changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule and other Medicare Part B policies.
