Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
By Chris Tomlinson, MBA, CRA, FAHRA
As we move into fall, the AHRA is hard at work on a number of fronts. Our newly created Diversity and Inclusion Task Force has kicked off under the leadership of Angie Bush and Ernie Cerdena. Jacqui Rose (President-Elect) is leading a team that is working diligently to align our policies and procedures manual and make needed updates.
The Imaging Wire recently announced that nominations are open for the first annual Imaging Wire Awards, honoring 2019’s most outstanding
The Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC) is accepting nominations for the role of Commissioner on the RACC through October 23th.
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.
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).
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 Bill Algee, CRA, FAHRA
When I started this journey, I knew we were in for one of the biggest challenges in AHRA history, in finding a new CEO. This work was paramount to the future success of the association. The selection committee, led by AHRA Board Member Rick Perez, did an excellent job vetting search firms and candidates to find our new leader.
