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Abstract WMP51: Patient-Related Factors and Social Determinants of Health Associated With Discharge to Home Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home. Our findings can be used to develop interventions that reduce inequity in AIS outcomes.

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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. What is MIPS?

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Abstract WP261: Healthcare Utilization Patterns and Disparities in High Intensity Statin Use in Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Objective:Physician adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines improves outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients. Medicare beneficiaries age≥67 with Part A/B/D coverage, ≥1 ICD code for AIS/TIA in 2015-2018, and no prior AIS/TIA or high intensity statin use (N=76,707).

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

GEMMS

In late 2023, CMS released the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, ushering in key policy changes for the Quality Payment Program (QPP). 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.

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2023 Expert Consensus Statement for Remote Device Clinics

Vector Remote

The Heart Rhythm Society recently unveiled the new 2023 HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS Expert Consensus Statement on Practical Management of the Remote Device Clinic , marking significant progress since the previous 2015 version, which originally identified remote monitoring as the standard of care for implantable cardiac device clinics.

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All About Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software

Vector Remote

RPM solutions are improving healthcare outcomes and helping patients lead healthier lives. Since it was announced as a Class 1A recommendation in 2015 by the Heart Rhythm Society, cardiac remote patient monitoring has become the standard of care for cardiac device patients. What is Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software ?