DAIC

MARCH 20, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 03/20/2024 - 18:50 March 20, 2024 — Biotronik has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Freesolve below-the-knee resorbable magnesium scaffold (BTK RMS). CLTI is associated with high rates of amputation and mortality as well as high care costs.1

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DAIC

MARCH 27, 2025

In 2024, the FDA approved Flyrcado for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), delivering higher diagnostic efficacy compared to single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) i myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), the predominant procedure used in nuclear cardiology today. Dorbala, S., Di Carli,M. Bateman, T.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

MARCH 13, 2025

The use of fractional flow reserve by CT per 100 000 Medicare enrollees increased by >16-fold from 2018 (the first year covered) to 2022, and cardiac amyloidosis pyrophosphate scintigraphy studies increased 4-fold from 2011 to 2022 (0.17% to 0.68%). of cardiac testing use in 2011 and 67.7% to 1.7%), stress echocardiography (3.6%

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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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DAIC

JUNE 12, 2024

Consequently, Philips is well positioned to support CVI treatment by offering a robust portfolio of medical technology that includes both intravascular ultrasound and a differentiated venous stenting system.” Utilization of and Outcomes Associated with Intravascular Ultrasound during Deep Venous Stent Placement among Medicare Beneficiaries.

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GEMMS

APRIL 8, 2024

Below, we will explore the 2024 changes to MIPS and how interoperability features in EHR software can revolutionize how cardiology providers approach MIPS reporting changes. Additionally, the 2024 final rule retains the methodology for measuring scores and achieving points with no notable alterations. What is MIPS?

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

In January 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began requiring health care organizations to screen for five social factors: Food insecurity Interpersonal safety Housing insecurity Transportation Utilities The purpose of these screenings is to encourage engagement of community-based organizations with resources to address SDOH.

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DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 01/03/2024 - 11:45 January 3, 2024 — HeartFlow, Inc. , 3 HeartFlow’s FFR CT Analysis is covered by Medicare and for >99% of commercially insured lives. This accomplishment is a testament to HeartFlow's dedication to driving a new standard of care and marks an important milestone for the company.

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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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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4124585-A4124585, November 12, 2024. Using Current Procedural Technology codes, the first 150 patients that underwent carotid ultrasound in 2021 were identified. Introduction/Background:Low-value care is defined as care where harms or costs outweigh patient benefits.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP105-AWP105, February 1, 2024. Introduction:This study evaluates the outcomes of a survivor-centric, navigator-driven, technology-enabled platform supporting survivors (SS) and care partners(CP) in post-stroke recovery.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 04/24/2024 - 19:01 April 24, 2024 — Hello Heart , a digital leader in preventive heart health, today announced results from its latest study observing the benefits of scalable, accessible digital health tools for a growing senior population. Eighty percent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable.

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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

DECEMBER 5, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 12/05/2024 - 11:59 Dec. 4, 2024 – Cleerly has successfully closed its latest Series C extension funding round, raising a total of $106 million. As we’ve seen with their recent Medicare and CPT I code approvals, this technology is both valuable and ready today in the fight against heart disease.”

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DAIC

JULY 18, 2024

CPT codes are widely used by government payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, and commercial insurance companies to identify healthcare services and procedures for reimbursement. In accordance with the AMA semi-annual early release schedule, the new codes will be effective January 1st, 2025 and published in the 2025 CPT Code book.

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:02 March 31, 2025 iRhythm Technologies, Inc. Accessed April 25, 2024. Comparative effectiveness and healthcare utilization for ambulatory cardiac monitoring strategies in Medicare beneficiaries. iRhythm Technologies, 2025. iRhythm Technologies, 2024. www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Computed Tomography (CT) continues to be a rapidly evolving technology with many new advancements, as displayed and discussed at the Radiological Society of North America109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (RSNA23). As a whole, the computed tomography market size in the US in 2024 is estimated to be $2.38

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:49 March 13, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , CMS has reviewed the CardiAMP Heart Failure II Trial and approved the investigational product, related and routine items and services for purposes of Medicare coverage.

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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. 2024, [link]. For more information: www.heartflow.com References 1 Krievins, Dainis K., Journal of Vascular Surgery, Mar.

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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. Ensure all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and health plans are accepting paper claims. Encourage the health information technology community to postpone user fees.

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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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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Since 1923, technologies have emerged for insulin production, delivery of insulin, and blood glucose monitoring, including insulin pens, insulin pumps, lancets, test strips, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)—for those who can afford it. However, we continue to see incremental improvements in the field of insulin therapy.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)

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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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