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HeartFlow Announces New Reimbursement Code and Increased Payment for FFRCT

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a leader in non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI) precision coronary solutions, announced FFRCT was transitioned to a Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code beginning January 1, 2024. milla1cf Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:44 January 23, 2024 — HeartFlow, Inc. ,

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Revolution Vibe CT System Now Available from GE Healthcare

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v As cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to rise globally, vi the need for advanced diagnostic technologies like cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) becomes increasingly critical. CCTA offers a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly sensitive method for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), making it a valuable tool for clinicians.

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

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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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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. Long-Term Adherence to Evidence-Based Secondary Prevention Therapies in Coronary Artery Disease. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023;71(7): 2052-2081.

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Mortality rate of percutaneous coronary interventions in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients under the public health insurance schemes of Thailand

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The one-year mortality rates in these groups were 10.57%, 4.21%, and 6.47%, respectively (p = 0.010). In the unadjusted model, the SS group showed a lower risk of one-year mortality [Hazard Ratio (HR) 0.38, 95% CI 0.18–0.80, 0.80, p = 0.011], and the CS group also demonstrated a lower risk (HR 0.59, 95% CI 0.35–0.99,

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

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The SCCT HPPC offers tools for administrators to navigate the complex landscape of insurance plans, billing and reimbursement on SCCT website, scct.org. The LCDs have a future effective date of Nov. Novitas Solutions and First Coast Service Options, Inc. FCSO ) continue to consider coverage for AI-CPA on a case-by-case basis.

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Physician Variation and the Impact of Payment Model in Cardiac Imaging

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundThe influence of fee‐for‐service reimbursement on cardiac imaging has not been compared with other payment models. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.