CMS, Outcomes and Stroke - Cardiovascular Update

New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

DAIC

JANUARY 30, 2025

This study, Precision in Stroke Care: A Novel Model for Predicting Functional Independence in Urgent Carotid Intervention Patients, is now available in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Stroke care presents distinct challenges that require swift action and informed decisions. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan.

Strokes

Strokes Stroke Outcomes Quality of Life

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. After the stroke, I had new prescriptions, and this was the first obstacle for me.

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Strokes Stroke Innovation Research

Biocardia Reports Positive Interim Results from Phase III Cardiamp Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial, with Compelling Data in Subgroup with Elevated NTproBNP Biomarker for Heart Failure

DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Despite improvements with current medications and devices, heart failure remains at epidemic proportions and we now have an exciting opportunity for a therapy to improve important, objective outcomes, such as mortality and hospital re-admissions rates. “We The CardiAMP HF II trial is expected to similarly secure CMS reimbursement.

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Heart Failure Biomarkers Reimbursement CMS

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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Abstract NS4: Can a Remote Telehealth-Based Program Support Survivors With Varying Social Needs Post-Stroke?

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS4-ANS4, February 1, 2024. Introduction:There are significant and longstanding inequities in stroke prevalence and care as well as outcomes. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are known to be a risk factor in post-stroke recovery.

Strokes

Strokes Stroke Quality of Life CMS

Abstract HUP4: Can A Remote Telehealth-based Program Support Survivors With Varying Social Needs Post-stroke?

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP4-AHUP4, February 1, 2024. Introduction:There are significant and longstanding inequities in stroke prevalence and care as well as outcomes. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are known to be a risk factor in post-stroke recovery.

Strokes

Strokes Stroke Quality of Life CMS

Abstract WP140: Early Post Acute Care Pathways are Predictive of 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Analysis of Clinical and Claims Linked Data

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP140-AWP140, February 1, 2025. Background:Maximizing long-term home time (HT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients has patient-centered and health-system benefits. Random forest (RF) classification and regression models were built to evaluate predictors of 1-YR outcomes (HR, death, and HT).

Strokes

Strokes Stroke Medicare CMS

Abstract WMP44: Post Acute Care at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Maximizes 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Cluster Analysis of Health System and Statewide Data

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP44-AWMP44, February 1, 2025. Background:The post-acute journey for stroke patients is highly variable. Clinical information on a matched sub-population was linked from the EMR of a 7-hospital certified stroke health system. high HT: 300 days) in both the statewide (16.2%

Inpatient

Inpatient Strokes Stroke CMS

Abstract WP109: Framework for Evaluating Sequential Patterns in Post-Acute Transitions of Care Among Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivors: Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries in the State of Texas

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP109-AWP109, February 1, 2024. Background:Utilizing medical claims derived information, we evaluated temporal trends in post-acute care utilization pathways among patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods:Data and 82.3% (Panel D).Conclusion:Post

Medicare

Medicare Hemorrhage Inpatient Nursing

Abstract WP217: Risks and Benefits of Lecanemab and Anticoagulants: Results from a Simulation Model

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP217-AWP217, February 1, 2025. The Alzheimers Associations expert guidance is to avoid co-prescribing; however, CMS and FDA do not restrict or warn against it. Monthly model outcomes included ICH, ischemic stroke, cognitive impairment, quality-adjusted life months (QALMs), and survival.

Quality of Life

Quality of Life CMS Atrial Fibrillation Strokes

Abstract TP328: The Association between Post-ICH Continuation of Statin Use and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP328-ATP328, February 1, 2025. We longitudinally followed the patients by linking the registry data to the Center for Medicare&Medicaid Service (CMS) claims data. Objective:The role of statins in the management of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) remains controversial. 72-86] years; 57.0%

Medicare

Medicare CMS Medicaid Myocardial Infarction

Abstract WP311: Prevalence and In-Hospital Outcomes Associated with Cardiomyopathy Subtypes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP311-AWP311, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Cardiomyopathy (CM) can occur in patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Demographic characteristics and clinical outcome rates were computed among patients with each CM subtype.

Hospital

Hospital Outcomes Strokes Stroke

Medtronic Receives CMS National Coverage Analysis for Renal Denervation System

DAIC

JANUARY 27, 2025

13, 2025 Medtronic recentlyannounced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is opening a national coverage analysis (NCA) on renal denervation, a process that will allow the agency to review and develop a national Medicare coverage policy for renal denervation procedures for patients with hypertension. Available at: [link].

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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

Biocardia Reports Positive Interim Results from Phase III Cardiamp Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial, with Compelling Data in Subgroup with Elevated NTproBNP Biomarker for Heart Failure

Webinars

Abstract NS4: Can a Remote Telehealth-Based Program Support Survivors With Varying Social Needs Post-Stroke?

Abstract HUP4: Can A Remote Telehealth-based Program Support Survivors With Varying Social Needs Post-stroke?

Abstract WP140: Early Post Acute Care Pathways are Predictive of 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Analysis of Clinical and Claims Linked Data

Abstract WMP44: Post Acute Care at Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Maximizes 1-Year Home Time among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: Cluster Analysis of Health System and Statewide Data

Abstract WP109: Framework for Evaluating Sequential Patterns in Post-Acute Transitions of Care Among Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivors: Analysis of Medicare Beneficiaries in the State of Texas

Abstract WP217: Risks and Benefits of Lecanemab and Anticoagulants: Results from a Simulation Model

Abstract TP328: The Association between Post-ICH Continuation of Statin Use and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Abstract WP311: Prevalence and In-Hospital Outcomes Associated with Cardiomyopathy Subtypes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Medtronic Receives CMS National Coverage Analysis for Renal Denervation System

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