DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The researchers found that Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer exhibit identifiable predictors for long-term survival and readmission. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.

Research 111

Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation 111

HeartRhythm

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The 2017 Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) expert consensus statement outlined protocols for scanning both MRI-conditional and non-MRI-conditional CIED systems.1 1 In the United States, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded coverage to include non-MRI-conditional systems ("off-label MRI") under specific conditions.

Heart Rhythm 40

Heart Rhythm CMS Medicaid Medicare 40

GEMMS

APRIL 8, 2024

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. By assessing a composite performance score, eligible clinicians stand to receive payment bonuses and penalties or remain unaffected by adjustments.

Medicare 52

Medicare Innovation Medicaid Patient Care 52

DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

Singleton joined HHS in 2017 to start the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) which works to improve cybersecurity in the health sector. In his current role, Singleton leads efforts to promote strategic applications of AI and coordinates implementation of the Departmental AI strategy.

CMS 52

CMS COVID-19 Medicare Education 52

GEMMS

MARCH 7, 2024

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). The 2024 payment adjustment is important to compensation for Medicaid services provided. Be sure to check your qualifying status using the QPP Participation Status Tool.

Medicare 52

Medicare CMS Document Technology 52

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Study Population includes all patients with an ischemic stroke inpatient admission in 2018 and were continuously enrolled with Medicare FFS for 1 year prior to and following their initial 2018 stroke admission.

Risk Factors 40

Risk Factors Stroke Strokes Medicare 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes European Journal of Heart Failure October 2023 Makoto Mori Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation The Annals of Thoracic Surgery August 2023 Carlos Diaz-Castrillion Volume-Failure to Rescue Relationship in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: An Analysis of The Society (..)

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52