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February 26, 2020 Regulatory Review

Claims Processing Details Released for AUC Mandate – a Call to Action (continued…)!

By Nathan Baugh
Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Medicare Learning Network Article (MLN Matters) detailing certain claims processing aspects of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Mandate.

On February 20, 2020, CMS revised the MLN Matters article (SE20002) to include a list of additional Qualified Clinical Decision Support Mechanisms (qCDSMs) and their corresponding G-codes which will become effective on 4/1/20.

February 19, 2020 AHRA News

What has AHRA done for me?

By Danielle Henrickson, MBA, BSRT(R), CRA
I was offered the chance to attend an AHRA Annual Meeting in 2014 at the Gaylord in National Harbor, Maryland. I met incredible people who were in my same situation, just soaking in all of the knowledge and education that they could. Thanks to my director, I had signed up for the CRA workshop at the conference. I didn’t really know what to expect. The amount of learning and preparation that occurred in one ten-hour day was incredible.

February 12, 2020 AHRA News

Sharon Johnson-Shannon, FAHRA

By Roland A. Rhynus, CRA, FAHRA
In my book, when it comes to remembering #AHRA’s got talent hall of fame, Sharon’s thread will forever be woven into the fabric of AHRA’s history. R.I.P. dear friend and mentor.

January 2, 2020 AHRA News

It’s Almost AHRA Board of Directors Nomination Time!

By Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA
January will bring the “call for nominations” for the AHRA Board of Directors and President Elect. As the immediate Past President, I will serve as chair of the Nominations Committee and have assembled a great group of AHRA imaging leaders to review the nominations, interviews candidates, and provide the board a final group of nominees for the ballot.

December 30, 2019 CRA

November 2019 CRA Results

By CRA Staff
Congratulations are extended to the November 2019 class of Certified Radiology Administrators® (CRAs). There are currently 1,201 CRAs and CRA-Retired.

December 23, 2019 Regulatory Review

New Developments in Medicare Enforcement Actions: Impact of Allina

By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Jessica L. Gustafson, Esq. of The Health Law Partners, P.C.
Medicare enforcement includes multiple actions, which may range from overpayment demands to enforcement of False Claims Act violations. Such actions oftentimes are predicated not only on a health care provider’s compliance with laws and regulations, but also on its compliance with sub-regulatory guidance.

December 18, 2019 Education Foundation

Member Guide to 2020 Scholarships and Awards

Use this guide to navigate through 2020’s opportunities and take full advantage of this member benefit.

December 12, 2019 CRA

The 2019 RACC Commissioner Ballot is Open!

The 2019 RACC Commissioner election ballots are now open! This year, there are 4 CRAs running for 2 seats on the RACC.