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The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

Dr. Folesani, who is accomplished in performing aortic and mitral valve surgery and myocardial revascularization procedures, intends to use his fellowship to learn minimally invasive techniques on aortic and mitral valves. “I Kennedy, TSF Executive Director, pkennedy@sts.org, 312-202-5868.

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

Allied Health Data Manager Practice Management Image hours total) Joseph Turek, MD, Jeffrey P. Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider. The latest coding and reimbursement updates affecting cardiothoracic surgical practices.

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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

The TVT Registry has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to meet registry requirements outlined in the national coverage decisions for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR). Download the PDF version Advocacy Quality Improvement Technology