Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The House and Senate both passed legislation to extend the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until August 8th. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has about $130 billion in unspent PPP funding available. Extending the application deadline gives business more time to apply for the unused PPP funding.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, believes that certain temporary federal telehealth policies should be made permanent. Chairman Alexander is focused on three main changes; provider reimbursement regardless of the originating site, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for telehealth services, and providing telehealth services through common apps like FaceTime or texting.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Results from a University of Oxford study showed that Dexamethasone, a commonly used steroid, reduces death in severe COVID-19 patients by up to one third. Scientists around the world are cautiously optimistic about the study but are remaining skeptical until they can review the research data.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director, Dr. Anthony Fauci believes the U.S. will have at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccines before the end of the year. He also believes we will have a few hundred million more vaccines by the beginning of 2021.
By AHRA Staff
Radiologists, referring clinicians, and associated staff and patients are encouraged to participate in the “Closing the Results Follow-Up Loop Stakeholder Survey” benefitting two American College of Radiology® (ACR®) initiatives that are seeking recommendations to improve the follow-up of incidental findings on imaging exams.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reminding providers of the June 3rd deadline to submit their cost report data for the second distribution from the Provider Relief Fund’s General Allocation. HHS is distributing $20 billion under this second distribution.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a new fact sheet to help state and local governments developing “alternate care sites” understand how to seek payments through CMS programs (Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP) for acute inpatient and outpatient care furnished at the site. Alternate care site is a broad term for any building or structure that is temporarily converted or newly erected for healthcare use.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Several prominent Republicans began discussing the party’s priorities for the next COVID-19 relief bill. White House Chief Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow said President Trump might support a “back to work bonus.” This bonus could replace or supplement the temporary increase to unemployment benefits. Versions of this proposal have been introduced by Republicans in the Senate. They believe maintaining the increased unemployment benefits could incentivize unemployed people to refrain from seeking employment.
