Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Removing these barriers would allow surgeons, physicians, hospitals, health systems, and others to conduct longitudinal analyses and gain new insights into long-term outcomes for patients undergoing procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)—the most common operation performed by cardiac surgeons.

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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. It has been increasing at an alarming rate of 28.1% What is Artificial Intelligence? For instance: 1.

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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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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). Report 6 measures, including one Outcome or other High Priority measure for 12 months on at least 70% of eligible encounters to receive a score based on 2023 National Benchmarks.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With this new funding, Cleerly will continue to scale its commercial growth and clinical evidence generation, helping health care professionals improve outcomes for patients across the coronary care pathway. We’re proud to be a part of Cleerly’s journey.

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DAIC

MARCH 28, 2025

vii Similarly, recent increases in Medicare reimbursement rates for CCTA are a positive step towards making this technology more accessible. This innovative technology maximizes operational efficiency, enhances staff expertise, and delivers better patient outcomes, making it a wise long-term investment. 2012) 380:2095128.

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

These findings challenge the long-held assumption that frequent symptoms justify short-duration monitoring, said Mintu Turakhia, MD, iRhythm Chief Medical and Scientific Officer and EVP of Product Innovation. Long-term outcome of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia in structurally normal hearts. The American Journal of Cardiology.

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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. 5 Bhatt, D.

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The Beat Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Elliott Fisher during a 2006 public meeting with the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC). Then, six years later in 2012, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) authorized the use of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to improve the safety and quality of care and reduce health care costs in Medicare.

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