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Laura Ross, PA-C: HeartBeet Clinic Offers Efficient, Reimbursable Avenue for Improving CV Risk Factors

HCPLive

Laura Ross, PA-C, sits down for a Q&A on the HeartBeet Clinic and the role of reimbursable group visits in cardiovascular disease management and education.

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HeartFlow AI Plaque Analysis Achieves Major Milestone Towards Medicare Coverage

DAIC

HeartFlow FFRCT has an established reimbursement pathway which is covered for 99% of people in the US with health insurance. We are excited about this milestone, as it highlights the critical importance of accurately quantifying plaque in cardiovascular disease management,” said John Farquhar, chief executive officer at HeartFlow.

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Positron Corporation Joins Cardiac PET Industry Coalition (CPIC)

DAIC

Positron joins forces with the coalitions founding members, Bracco Diagnostics , CDL Nuclear Technologies and Siemens Healthcare who have come together to promote federal policies that advance health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease and improve the availability of cardiac PET diagnostics throughout the United States.

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American College of Cardiology, ACC, Releases Guide to Remote Patient Management

DAIC

In its announcement about the workbook, ACC noted that cardiologists use digital devices and wearable technology to remotely monitor their patients for a variety of chronic cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, vascular disease and atrial fibrillation.

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Coding Corner: How to Use New ASCVD Risk Assessment and Management Codes

American College of Cardiology

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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From the Member Sections | Tackling the Polypharmacy Pandemic in CV Care

American College of Cardiology

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. 3 Older patients with known cardiovascular disease are taking an average of 11 medications.1 Medication Adherence in Cardiovascular Medicine.

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Creative Alliances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Management: A Game Changer (Part 2) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

It also highlights the need for culturally adapted care recommendations, aligning with our earlier discussion on patient-centered approaches.