DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

3 HeartFlow’s FFR CT Analysis is covered by Medicare and for >99% of commercially insured lives. 6 Also in 2023, HeartFlow released its RoadMap Analysis which helps identify and quantify narrowings in the coronary arteries and has demonstrated a 25% faster CCTA read time. REVEALPLAQUE Study, SCCT 2023. Data on file.

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CardiacWire

APRIL 10, 2024

GLP-1s Are So Hot Right Now – In the year since ACC 2023, GLP-1s went from a weight loss and diabetes drug that “might” have cardiovascular benefits to becoming a promising (and Medicare-covered) option for CV event reduction.

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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). MIPS Quality Measurements The Quality performance measure for 2023 includes 30% of the total score.

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The Beat Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The following is an edited transcript from an email conversation on April 27, 2023. I learned about the complexities of health insurance – and after several years, I transitioned to the Medicare & Retirement Clinical value team where we worked to reduce the cost of United’s Medicare Advantage plans. Hi Kristie.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2025

v As cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to rise globally, vi the need for advanced diagnostic technologies like cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) becomes increasingly critical. vii Similarly, recent increases in Medicare reimbursement rates for CCTA are a positive step towards making this technology more accessible.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

CVD is especially prevalent in the Medicare-aged population, affecting more than 75 percent of those aged 60-79 and more than 90 percent of those aged 80 and over. Participants aged 65+ who enrolled in the Hello Heart app from January through October 2023 were studied retrospectively.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The DRAIN-HF study will evaluate the Aortix percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) technology in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) who are unresponsive to standard medical therapy. milla1cf Fri, 12/08/2023 - 08:07 December 8, 2023 — Procyrion, Inc. ,

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:02 March 31, 2025 iRhythm Technologies, Inc. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; June 5, 2023. Comparative effectiveness and healthcare utilization for ambulatory cardiac monitoring strategies in Medicare beneficiaries. iRhythm Technologies, 2025. iRhythm Technologies, 2024.

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DAIC

MAY 8, 2024

2-4 HeartFlow’s non-invasive FFR CT technology has emerged as a leading frontline strategy for accurately diagnosing hemodynamically significant coronary lesions in patients suspected of having CAD. Longitudinal assessment of safety of FEMOROPOPLITEAL endovascular treatment with paclitaxel-coated devices among Medicare beneficiaries.”

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DAIC

MARCH 14, 2024

Ensure all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and health plans are accepting paper claims. The 2023 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data submission window closes on April 1. Encourage the health information technology community to postpone user fees. Waive timely filing deadlines for claims and appeals.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

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DAIC

JANUARY 27, 2025

13, 2025 Medtronic recentlyannounced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is opening a national coverage analysis (NCA) on renal denervation, a process that will allow the agency to review and develop a national Medicare coverage policy for renal denervation procedures for patients with hypertension. The Lancet.

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