DAIC

OCTOBER 16, 2024

tim.hodson Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:36 Oct. 15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). The four contractors for the U.S. The LCDs have a future effective date of Nov.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147625-A4147625, November 12, 2024. Background:Cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) poses a significant public health concern. The study aimed to investigate the predictive value of age and CMS for incident Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in women aged≥50.Methods:A

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:44 January 23, 2024 — HeartFlow, Inc. , a leader in non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI) precision coronary solutions, announced FFRCT was transitioned to a Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code beginning January 1, 2024.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2025

hospitals meet the national average of mortality and payment rates used to calculate value of care for heart attack patients, according to CMS data published Oct. 30, 2024. The majority of U.S.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:54 June 4, 2024 — HeartFlow, a leader in cardiovascular healthcare technology, is pleased to announce a key Medicare policy development, which should allow for future expanded patient access to their Plaque Analysis product.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The CDC and CMS added four NYC Health + Hospitals' facilities to the Million Hearts Hypertension Control Champion list in 2024, which recognizes hospitals who have achieved blood pressure control for at least 80% of adult hypertension patients.

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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). 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.

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American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule on Nov. Of note, the 2025 PFS conversion factor is $32.3465, a reduction of 2.83% from $33.2875 in 2024.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

ObjectivesThe discovery of pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (PSC-CMs) has not only deepened our understanding of the pathogenesis and progression of heart disease, but also advanced the development of engineered cardiac tissues, cardiac regenerative therapy, drug discovery and the cardiotoxicity assessment of drugs.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4144727-A4144727, November 12, 2024. The Ca2+handling and sarcomere structures of the differentiated hiPSC-CMs were then assessed.Results:In TNNT2-OE iPSC-CMs, the expression level ofTNNT2was significantly higher than R141W-iPSC-CMs.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has temporarily reassigned coronary CT angiography (CCTA) codes 75572-75574 from ambulatory payment classification (APC) 5571 to APC 5572 in the 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule. in 2024 to $357.13 in 2025.

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GEMMS

JANUARY 2, 2024

Key features include: Compliance Under Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) – GEMMS ONE meets CMS standards and requirements by including an AUC orders module, part of its integrated system. The post Best Cardiology EHRs for a Small Practice in 2024 appeared first on GEMMS. Reach out today to schedule a demo !

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147247-A4147247, November 12, 2024. Despite notable limitations, CMS currently uses administrative claims to estimate complexity and determine provider payments. Background:Assessing clinical complexity in heart failure (HF) patients is essential for effective resource allocation.

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DAIC

MAY 2, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:12 May 2, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , Autologous CD34 cell therapy improves exercise capacity, angina frequency and reduces mortality in no-option refractory angina: a patient-level pooled analysis of randomized double-blinded trials, European Heart Journal, 2018.

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CardiacWire

MARCH 24, 2024

Less than two weeks after Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy gained expanded FDA approval for cardiovascular event risk reduction, CMS issued a new Medicare Part D guidance that allows coverage of obesity drugs for senior patients with “an additional medically accepted indication”… like cardiovascular disease.

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DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

HIMSS 2024 will be held March 11-15 in Orlando, FL. Andrea Fletcher , Chief Digital Strategy Officer and Director of the Digital Service at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) will present, “ Teaching the Elephant to Dance: Digital Transformation in the United States ” on March 13 in an afternoon education session.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We believe that the discrepancies indicate that experiments in single atrial CM (both adult atrial CM and atrial hiPSC-CM) might be misleading. Under particular experimental conditions, atrial hiPSC-CMs may not closely resemble the electrophysiology of the human atrium. Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

Even when social determinants of health (SDOH) are screened, they do not guide the development of actionable clinical care plans that are meaningful to the patient for their health management or recovery. This missing puzzle piece matters now more than ever.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS4-ANS4, February 1, 2024. Introduction:There are significant and longstanding inequities in stroke prevalence and care as well as outcomes. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are known to be a risk factor in post-stroke recovery. SDOH also put individuals at higher risk for 90-day mortality.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP4-AHUP4, February 1, 2024. Introduction:There are significant and longstanding inequities in stroke prevalence and care as well as outcomes. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are known to be a risk factor in post-stroke recovery. SDOH also put individuals at higher risk for 90-day mortality.

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:49 March 13, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:49 March 13, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , We are pleased that CMS has provided coverage support for the confirmatory CardiAMP Heart Failure II study.” said Peter Altman , PhD.,

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DAIC

MARCH 14, 2024

The letter noted that the AMA was also pleased with the letter to health care leaders that Secretary Becerra and Acting Secretary Su sent on March 10, 2024. AMA is hearing reports that despite CMS instructions, some MACs are still requiring a waiver to accept paper claims. CMS should ensure that MACs allow paper claims without waivers.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2025

2024,November 8). a huge win: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT. Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010.Lancet. 2012) 380:2095128. 10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61728-0. link] iv IMV.2023 v Walter, M.

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DAIC

JULY 25, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 09:08 July 25, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , The CardiAMP clinical development for heart failure is supported by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and is reimbursed by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for both treatment and control procedures.

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DAIC

JULY 29, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:02 July 29, 2024 — Edwards Lifesciences announced investments that reflect the company’s deep commitment to advancing patient care through structural heart innovation, addressing large unmet patient needs and supporting sustainable long-term growth.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

The data was presented today by Amish Raval , MD, Director of Clinical Cardiovascular Research and Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT) 2024 annual meeting. The CardiAMP HF II trial is expected to similarly secure CMS reimbursement.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

As a whole, the computed tomography market size in the US in 2024 is estimated to be $2.38 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.86% in the forecast period (2024-2029), according to a new report released by Mordor Intelligence. billion, and expected to reach $3.18 Rao, MD, FACR, from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.

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DAIC

MARCH 3, 2025

GE HealthCare will mark the commercial launch of Flyrcado at the annual American College of Cardiology congress in Chicago from March 29-31, 2025, and expects to receive pass-through status from the US Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) shortly thereafter, enabling separate reimbursement for Flyrcado in the hospital outpatient setting.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP109-AWP109, February 1, 2024. Methods:Data were retrieved from a CMS Qualified Entity housing healthcare utilization data for ≥80% of the Texas state population (100% of Medicare Fee-for-Service).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A49-A49, February 1, 2024. With the CMS change CAS use could increase further. Annual usage of CEA declined from 51.6 cases/100,000 population in both sexes combined (APC -5.4%, 95%CI -6.0 and women (APC 15.2%, 95%CI 10.2 to 20.4) (Figure 1).Conclusion:Despite

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule on Nov. Of note, the 2025 PFS conversion factor is $32.3465, reduced 2.83% from $33.2875 in 2024.

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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. TCT 2024 4 WHO.

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