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Abstract WMP106: The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Ambulatory Status at Discharge Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was ambulatory status at discharge, defined as ability to ambulate with or without the assistance of a device or person. 0.96],p=0.001).Patients 1.18];P=0.001).

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How Interoperability Can Streamline the MIPS Reporting Changes

GEMMS

Established by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) , the MIPS Program is pivotal in determining Medicare payment adjustments for healthcare practices. Contact us today to schedule a demo to take the first step towards optimizing your MIPS reporting and improving outcomes for your patients. What is MIPS?

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Changes to MIPS 2024: What Cardiology Clinics Need to Know, Including Quality Payment Program

GEMMS

The 2024 payment adjustment is important to compensation for Medicaid services provided. Report 6 measures, including one Outcome or other High Priority measure for 12 months on at least 70% of eligible encounters to receive a score based on 2023 National Benchmarks. For a minimum of 90 days, report all required measures.

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Patient Characteristics Associated With Using Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. In 2020, patients had higher odds of initiating LAAO use than in 2015 (0.52 0.68]) versus White race, and Medicaid eligibility (aOR, 0.61 [95% CI, 0.58–0.64]) versus 9.32%; adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 13.64 [95% CI, 12.56–14.81]).

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Abstract 129: Endovascular Therapy in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Nationwide Insights and Implications for Mortality

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

We examined the demographic and clinical correlates of EVT use in CVT and assessed its impact on patient outcomes utilizing a national database.MethodsWe identified CVT cases from 2015 to 2020 in the National Inpatient Sample, with EVT as the primary exposure. 0.59, p<0.001) or Medicaid insurance (OR: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.50‐0.99,