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HeartFlow AI Plaque Analysis Achieves Major Milestone Towards Medicare Coverage

DAIC

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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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

DAIC

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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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

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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Changes to MIPS 2024: What Cardiology Clinics Need to Know, Including Quality Payment Program

GEMMS

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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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. This interdisciplinary approach is consistently contributing to more effective patient care. Rao, MD, FACR, from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.

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New Legislation Speeds Progress on Patient Access to New Technologies

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

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."