American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule and the 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) 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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American College of Cardiology

JULY 10, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The overall reimbursement for cardiovascular services is projected to remain flat compared with 2024, with changes to policies and individual services roughly balancing out.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created two new G codes in the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that will provide reimbursement for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment and risk management services.

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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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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

In today's health care landscape, where quality metrics tied to reimbursement have become the standard, clinicians are under increasing pressure to prescribe specific medications. The most vulnerable among us are often prescribed the most complex regimens, creating the perfect storm for preventable harm.

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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 6, 2024

The ACC submitted formal comments on June 5 to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.

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GEMMS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This article will explore the latest cardiology practice management software developments, highlighting the top features available. In this article, we’ll explore the key factors to consider when evaluating your current cardiology EHR software and the benefits of transitioning to a specialized solution like GEMMS One.

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