Connecting medical imaging leaders to the latest industry news, best practices, and AHRA happenings.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The House and Senate both passed legislation to extend the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until August 8th. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has about $130 billion in unspent PPP funding available. Extending the application deadline gives business more time to apply for the unused PPP funding.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, believes that certain temporary federal telehealth policies should be made permanent. Chairman Alexander is focused on three main changes; provider reimbursement regardless of the originating site, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for telehealth services, and providing telehealth services through common apps like FaceTime or texting.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
Results from a University of Oxford study showed that Dexamethasone, a commonly used steroid, reduces death in severe COVID-19 patients by up to one third. Scientists around the world are cautiously optimistic about the study but are remaining skeptical until they can review the research data.
By Kim Evans, MS, FABC, CRA
In these unprecedented times, we as Imaging leaders have never been more challenged to rise up and demonstrate leadership qualities and attributes as much as we have been during the COVID-19 pandemic. These attributes define the CRA – the Certified Radiology Administrator. These are key benefits and drivers of the primary domain categories for the CRA.
By Capitol Associates, Inc.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new Provider Relief Fund distribution of $15 billion dollars to Medicaid providers who did not receive funding from the Provider Relief Fund’s General Allocation. HHS is also distributing $10 billion to safety net hospitals.
