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

American College of Cardiology

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.

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Top Public Policy Experts at HIMSS24 to Address Global AI Landscape and Digital Transformation in Healthcare

DAIC

Andrea Fletcher , Chief Digital Strategy Officer and Director of the Digital Service at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) will present, “ Teaching the Elephant to Dance: Digital Transformation in the United States ” on March 13 in an afternoon education session.

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The Evolving Computed Tomography Market

DAIC

Data was pulled from 2010–2019 Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS) files obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website. Education and training. Ongoing education and training programs continue to be essential for radiologists to stay updated on the latest technologies and methodologies in CT.

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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

The Society’s mission is to advance cardiothoracic surgeons’ delivery of the highest quality patient care through collaboration, education, research, and advocacy. “NCDR, ACC’s suite of cardiovascular data registries, has been helping hospitals and private practices measure and improve the quality of care they provide for decades.

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The Digital Revolution in Diabetes Care: Turning Clinical Challenges into Patient Success

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Step 1: Educating Patients on CGM Benefits A critical first step is education. Education should focus not just on how to use the device but also on how to interpret the data it provides. As insurance coverage improves , especially through programs like CMS, more patients can access this life-changing technology.