Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
By Adrienne Dresevic, Esq. and Arturo Trafny, Esq. of The Health Law Partners, P.C.
Recently, both the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) have announced that they will be taking certain actions to minimize the burdens imposed on providers and suppliers by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Deborah Brix, one of the top coronavirus response advisors to President Trump and Vice President Pence, is asking colleges and universities to develop a special type of blood test to see if healthcare workers have developed an immunity to COVID-19. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests can detect antibodies that the body naturally produce. These tests are already used to detect antibodies for other infectious diseases such as HIV.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
President Trump issued a forceful warning about the danger posed by the coronavirus. His warning stated that anywhere from 100,000 to 240,000 people could die from COVID-19. The White House is trying to prepare the public for more tragic news that is expected throughout April as the number of cases and deaths is expected to increase – perhaps to a peak.
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.
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.
By David S. Partridge, CRA, FAHRA
I hope this is not a phrase you hear all the time with your team. Sometimes the old way is the best way, but I think we would all agree that we should make sure that this excuse is not how people avoid change. Taking a look at how we have done things in the past and making sure that is still the best way is a huge theme for the RACC this year. It is reflected in all 3 of our goals this year.
Here, we warmly welcome new members, and recognize any recent successes among members. If you would like to acknowledge a colleague, announce a promotion, or make us aware of an accomplishment please let us know.
By Nathan Baugh
Earlier this month, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Medicare Learning Network Article (MLN Matters) detailing certain claims processing aspects of the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Mandate.
