Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
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 Lynne Roy, MBA, MS, CNMT, FSNMMITS
There is a team consisting of industry representatives preparing for a full day retreat in April to dialogue and debate a potential path forward. It is hoped that the organizations that define and support our profession will be good stewards and will enable imaging technologists to evolve as quickly as the technology they operate.
By Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA
Coming to you from the San Antonio airport where the 2019 AHRA Spring Conference and Board meeting has taken place. A great event led by Design Team Chair Maureen Firth and the team of Marshall Hawkins, Denise Pugh, Tom Wall, and Carrie Stiles.
Congratulations are extended to the November 2018 class of Certified Radiology Administrators (CRAs). There are currently 1,188 CRAs and CRA-Retired.
By Shelley R. Wells, BAS, BS, RT(R)(CT)
There is still much work to be done in the months leading up to this July, but the AMDT team is confident that the planning is on point to offer another quality and memorable AHRA annual conference; one that will provide value to you as an industry leader as well as the organizations you serve on a daily basis.
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.
By Michelle L Witthun RT(R)(M)
I joined AHRA six months after beginning my leadership role; this membership has encouraged, brought clarity, and strengthened my leadership skills in many ways.
By Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA
It was such a blessing to hear our vendor partners say so many great things about the AHRA and how they value our relationship and are seeking to become more involved. We shared the love right back and thanked them for all they do for us as well.
