Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 12, 2024

BackgroundReasons for racial disparities in the use and outcomes of endovascular treatment (ET) are not known. Using unadjusted and adjusted multilevel logistic models, we examined associations between measures of segregation and outcomes of discharge home, inpatient mortality, and 30‐day mortality.

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JAMA Cardiology

JANUARY 2, 2024

This cross-sectional study examines outcomes for patients hospitalized with heart failure to compare changes in the quality and outcomes of care according to hospital participation in the Medicare Bundled Payments for Care Improvement program.

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Heart Failure Outcomes Medicare Hospital 40

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. I know the nurse explained my medications to me at the hospital.

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DAIC

MARCH 27, 2025

This launch coincides with the receipt of pass-through status by the CMS, effectiveApril 1, securing a drug-specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) billing code and coverage for traditional Medicare beneficiaries.

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DAIC

JANUARY 12, 2024

The ATTRibute-CM study demonstrated a significant treatment effect of acoramidis in the primary analysis that compared, in a hierarchical manner, all-cause mortality (ACM), cardiovascular-related hospitalization (CVH), N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), and 6-minute walk distance (6MWD). Medicare population.

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Cardiomyopathy Medicare Cancer Hospital 105

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We examined patient, hospital, and geographic characteristics associated with the intensity of vascular care received the year before amputation. 0.98];P=0.019), and those who received care at a safety-net hospital (odds ratio, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.78–0.97];P=0.012) 0.85];P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Patients 0.85];P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Patients

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:It is well documented that rehabilitation post-stroke is associated with better functional outcomes, however, in the United States access to post-acute care rehabilitation is becoming increasingly limited.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

of all non-surgical stroke discharges were from PCS rural/small-town community hospitals (15% of all US hospitals), illustrating that there is room to avoid more futile transfers. Using AI-SCCPs ensures that local hospital/emergency departments can provide timely, expert stroke care for patients and their families in situ.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 26, 2025

BackgroundStructural racism and rural/urban differences in stroke care affect care delivery and outcomes. Methods and ResultsIn this retrospective study using complete, deidentified inpatient Medicare data (20162019), we identified incident acute ischemic stroke admissions, demographics, and hospitallevel variables. versus 0.11

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Since 2016, hospitals have been able to document International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes for National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). As of 2023, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services uses NIHSS as a risk adjustment variable. of hospitals.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Cardiovascular medications frequently lead this category, often contributing to adverse clinical outcomes, including emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Common cardiovascular ADRs in geriatric patients include acute kidney injury, bleeding and orthostatic hypotension which can lead to hospitalization.

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Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Artery Disease CMS Hospital 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e010148, November 1, 2023. to −6.7%]), all-cause hospitalization (−5.9% [95% CI, −6.3% to −5.6%]), and acute myocardial infarction hospitalization (−1.3% [95% CI, −1.5% Beneficiary and CR facility zip codes were used to describe access to CR facilities.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Inpatient Myocardial Infarction Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We determined the utility of this score for predicting outcomes within one-year post-stroke/TIA.Methods:Analysis of adults with acute stroke/TIA (2012-2016) using linked data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry and administrative datasets (pharmaceutical, hospital, Medicare), as part of the PRECISE study.

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Stroke Strokes Outcomes Quality of Life 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While TR can worsen the clinical outcomes in HF patients, its impact on gender, racial and socioeconomic factors remains largely unexplored. Subgroup analyses were performed based on (1) gender, (2) age, (3) insurance status, (4) location and teaching status of admitting hospital, and (5) patients’ household neighborhood income quartile.

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Heart Failure Tricuspid Outcomes Medicare 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Home time is a valid measure of functional recovery in stroke patients that is often used in outcome studies. Patients admitted to IRF or SNF after hospital discharge were confirmed using claims data. IRF, SNF, and long-term care) from the number of days alive. The unadjusted 90-day and 1-year mean home time were 15.6

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Stroke Strokes Inpatient Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:This study evaluates the outcomes of a survivor-centric, navigator-driven, technology-enabled platform supporting survivors (SS) and care partners(CP) in post-stroke recovery. This mixed methods study utilizes focus group feedback, survey, app usage and patient-reported outcomes data.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

The study outcome was a new speech pathology (SLT), occupational therapy (OT), or physical therapy (PT) encounter during the first year after discharge.Results:57,647 total cases were identified with 30% Medicare FFS, 33% Truven (Commercial) Medicare Advantage plan (65 years and older), and 37% Truven commercial (less than 65 years old).

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 19, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Background:Type 2 myocardial infarction (T2MI) and type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI) differ with respect to demographics, comorbidities, treatments, and clinical outcomes. 2.14]) were associated with higher odds of the hospitalization being for T2MI versus T1MI.

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Myocardial Infarction COVID-19 Medicare Hospital 40

DAIC

APRIL 23, 2024

Designed for seamless integration, the trailer allows hospitals and medical facilities to expand their cardiac care imaging with minimal financial and operational risk. CDL provides this service in compliance with all healthcare regulations. For more information: cdl-mobile-trailers-7.webflow.io webflow.io

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Technology Innovation Medicare Hospital 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Target: Type 2 DiabetesSM(TT2DM) is an American Heart Association® (AHA) initiative focused on providing evidence-based guideline (EBG) resources to mitigate risk in hospitalized stroke patients with DM. Participating Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG)-Stroke hospitals track EBG data to improve outcomes. 1, 2020-Dec.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home. Our findings can be used to develop interventions that reduce inequity in AIS outcomes.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was ambulatory status at discharge, defined as ability to ambulate with or without the assistance of a device or person. 0.96],p=0.001).Patients 1.18];P=0.001).

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GEMMS

APRIL 8, 2024

Established by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) , the MIPS Program is pivotal in determining Medicare payment adjustments for healthcare practices. What is MIPS?

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Medicare Innovation Medicaid Patient Care 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Clinical information on a matched sub-population was linked from the EMR of a 7-hospital certified stroke health system. K-means clustering was performed on 1) the statewide dataset on post-discharge care utilization, and 2) the hospital dataset which further included clinical and acute care features. vs. 28.5%) (Fig. vs. 28.5%) (Fig.

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DAIC

JANUARY 3, 2024

With more than 500 peer-reviewed publications, the HeartFlow FFR CT Analysis remains unparalleled in precision coronary care, as supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines, to improve treatment plans and outcomes. 3 HeartFlow’s FFR CT Analysis is covered by Medicare and for >99% of commercially insured lives.

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Coronary Artery Disease Chest Pain Plaque Technology 59

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Large vessel occlusion (LVO), a quarter of ischemic strokes, portends poor outcomes. They were more likely insured by Medicare, less by Medicaid, and less likely baseline ambulatory, have a Bachelor’s degree, or own a home, with lower median income. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP15-ATMP15, February 1, 2024.

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Stroke Strokes Medicaid Medicare 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

AUGUST 8, 2023

BACKGROUNDIn 2019 and 2020, 2 randomized trials of basilar artery occlusion (BAO) thrombectomy reported no improvement in functional outcomes with thrombectomy, despite observational evidence and weak guidelines recommending thrombectomy. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. versus 16.1%;P=0.41). P=0.06).

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For example, we have a lot of meaningful data on outcomes from CABG procedures and transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the short term. This data linkage would help us tailor the right treatments for the right patients and even help project outcomes far into the future.”

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Technology Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Cardiothoracic Aortic valve 40

Wellnest

JUNE 19, 2023

The development has urged us to integrate the latest Artificial Intelligence with the healthcare system, including Cardiac Medicare. It transforms how healthcare services are delivered, improving outcomes and optimizing resources. Recently, hospitals have failed to identify 25% of cases of cardiac arrest. For instance: 1.

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Technology Cardiac Arrest Innovation Coronary Artery Disease 52

The Beat Blog

MAY 23, 2023

I learned about the complexities of health insurance – and after several years, I transitioned to the Medicare & Retirement Clinical value team where we worked to reduce the cost of United’s Medicare Advantage plans. At a previous employer, I was selected to create a National care program to reduce hospital readmissions.

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Technology Gerontology Medicare Nursing 52

Vector Remote

MARCH 9, 2023

RPM solutions are improving healthcare outcomes and helping patients lead healthier lives. With effective management and use, RPM can provide clinicians with the tools to improve patient outcomes and deliver better quality care. What is Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software ?

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Heart Failure Patient Care Heart Rhythm Hypertension 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 21, 2025

BackgroundPatients hospitalized with COVID19 from socioeconomically vulnerable communities are at risk for inhospital cardiovascular events. A total of 3783 (52%) patients experienced a composite outcome. Findings suggest targeting public health efforts toward dual eligible patients to mitigate poor outcomes.

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Circulation

APRIL 7, 2025

BACKGROUND:Despite reported racial disparities between Black and White adults in short-term outcomes after abdominal aortic aneurysmal intervention, there is a paucity of literature aimed at understanding long-term disparities. The cumulative incidence of the primary outcome was 72.9% (95% CI, 71.8%73.9%)

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Aneurysm Medicare Aortic Outcomes 45

DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

a medical device company dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with cardiac and renal impairment, announced the enrollment of the first patients in the company's IDE pivotal trial. The first patient in the randomized portion of the trial was enrolled by Bassem Chehab, MD, FACC , at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital. "I

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Technology Heart Failure Heart Transplant Transplant 113

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

However, limited information exists on how demographic and clinical factors are associated with social inequities among older patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) during COVID-19.Methods:We vs 38.2%), and more comorbidities.Conclusion:Medicare patients with AIS hospitalizations live in communities with higher SVI.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

In spite of these advances, stroke outcomes continue to be reliant on factors only attributable to the patient. The aim of this study is to understand the social determinants of health within our public safety net hospital. 4.42, p<0.02). 3.06, p<0.04). 3.06, p<0.04). 3.82, p<0.01).

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Thrombolysis Hospital Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

CMS has reviewed the CardiAMP Heart Failure II Trial and approved the investigational product, related and routine items and services for purposes of Medicare coverage. Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:49 March 13, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:49 March 13, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. ,

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