DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

These draft LCDs recognize the importance of quantifying coronary artery plaque, which underscores the pivotal role HeartFlow technology plays in diagnosing and managing treatment for patients in need of cardiovascular care. For more information: www.heartflow.com If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Initiatives such as the World Health Organization's "Medication Without Harm" and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) expanded quality measures aim to reduce preventable emergency visits and hospital admissions due to medication-related harm. All are members of ACC’s Cardiovascular Team Member Section.

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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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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 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. CCTA offers a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly sensitive method for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), making it a valuable tool for clinicians.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As insurance coverage improves , especially through programs like CMS, more patients can access this life-changing technology. Today, patients using basal insulin or even those who experience frequent hypoglycemia can benefit from CGM.

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The Beat Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

And their newest program, called ACO Reach, has attracted hundreds of applicants, as CMS seeks to ensure historically underserved patients are fully included. In cardiology, that diagnostic is commonly a cardiovascular echo.

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