DAIC

OCTOBER 16, 2024

15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). This is a positive step towards improved patient care,” said Ahmad Slim, MD, FSCCT, director of imaging at Pulse Heart Institute and chair of the HPPC.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:54 June 4, 2024 — HeartFlow, a leader in cardiovascular healthcare technology, is pleased to announce a key Medicare policy development, which should allow for future expanded patient access to their Plaque Analysis product.

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GEMMS

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, CMS released the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, ushering in key policy changes for the Quality Payment Program (QPP). This performance category assesses the cost of the patient care you provide. Improvement Activities will account for 15% of the total score.

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DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

With the rise of digital health, innovative solutions are emerging that can significantly impact patient care and recovery while simultaneously addressing health equity. To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Data was pulled from 2010–2019 Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS) files obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website. This interdisciplinary approach is consistently contributing to more effective patient care. Rao, MD, FACR, from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When providers and clinicians have access to the best quality data, patient care improves. 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. Legislation that improves data flow helps all parties."

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