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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.

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.

By Eric Kallstrom, MBA, FACVP, FASE Becoming a member of the AHRA is the first step in dedicating oneself towards a well-rounded career in imaging and leadership. The many benefits of becoming a member of the AHRA was just one of the many reasons I joined this well-revered association.

By Nikole Marschman RT (R) When I first found out I was awarded an Osborn Scholarship for the AHRA 2019Continue reading

By Chris Tomlinson, MBA, CRA, FAHRA While the New Year brings a sense of renewal and a chance to address the things we have been putting off, it also affords us the opportunity to refocus our efforts at work. It’s a chance to make a new start and I encourage us all to embrace the opportunity and roll out a new patient facing program or employee recognition program for the new year.

By: AHRA Board of Directors As the New Year begins, you may be considering plans for giving and supporting the organizations, causes, and charities that you believe in. Perhaps many of the headlines highlighting the global challenges we face, such as the devastating Australian wildfires, or earthquakes in an already-vulnerable Puerto Rico, are affecting the way you’re thinking about contributing this year.