Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
By Nathan Baugh
The biggest question our community had going into 2020 was around the Educational and Operational Testing Period which lasts for the full calendar year. Specifically, we wanted to know exactly what CMS meant by their statement that “claims will not be denied for incorrect AUC information.”
By Sheila M. Sferrella, MAS, RT(R), CRA, FAHRA
With respect to these recent changes under the 2019 MPFS, AHRA’s Regulatory Affairs Committee sought to survey radiology professionals to better understand how Radiology Assistants are being used in Radiology operations.
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Arturo Trafny, Esq. of The Health Law Partners, P.C.
On March 28, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), proposed an update to the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA), aimed at modernizing the regulations by incorporating current standards and practices.
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Clinton Mikel, Esq. of the Health Law Partners, P.C.
Radiology providers and suppliers can and should use HHS’ cybersecurity guidance to evaluate their cybersecurity program and ensure they have taken the necessary precautions to protect against data breaches. Not only does the guidance highlight key areas of risk, it details specific safeguards effective in mitigating those areas of risk.
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).
