Vendor Spotlight: RC Imaging
Please join AHRA and the Education Foundation in thanking RC Imaging for their support and dedication to the members of AHRA and the imaging profession.
2019 AHRA Innovation Award
While the field of medical imaging continues to evolve, industry leaders are devoted to developing the latest and greatest products and services that enable advancement. Congratulations to the winning products and all featured who have demonstrated innovation and advancement in the field of imaging!
The Leadership Institute’s Basic Track Program
By Jamie Coder, RT(R), MHA, CRA
Watch out Radiology world, these leaders are stacked with information, inspiration, and a huge network to make them soar, and I for one am looking forward to hearing their stories and successes.
Member Appreciation: August 2019
Here, we warmly welcome new members, acknowledge the tenure of our most committed members, and recognize any recent successes among all members. If you would like to acknowledge a colleague, announce a promotion, or make us aware of an accomplishment please let us know.
Federal Surprise Billing Legislation May Be Coming Soon
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Olivia Dresevic, JD expected 2020, of The Health Law Partners, P.C.
“Surprise” or out-of-network medical bills arise when a patient receives medical care at a hospital inside their insurance network but is later hit with an enormous bill because those providing the treatment were out-of-network. Patients are generally unaware and believe they are being covered, and these situations oftentimes cannot be avoided (e.g. emergency room services).
CMS Releases New Information on Appropriate Use Criteria to MACs. AUC Information will NOT be Required on Claims in 2020
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.”
