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ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

Press Release ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients January 30, 2021 jbagley Wed, 01/27/2021 - 16:12 Study shows multidisciplinary pediatric care improves patient outcomes and experiences **A recorded press briefing featuring this research is available.** hours for P2 versus 7.6 hours for P1.

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2024 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

This educational event covers coding changes specific to cardiothoracic surgery, with concentrations in Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery (Esophagus, Mediastinum, Pulmonary), and Vascular Surgery. ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 11 a.m. ET – 6:15 p.m.

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. Allied Health Data Manager Practice Management Image The program also focuses on reimbursement issues affecting the specialty as a whole. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. ET – 4:15 p.m.

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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

The Database has four components—Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, Congenital Heart Surgery, and the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (Intermacs) Database. Participation in the Database is global, currently spanning nine countries.