Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. The characteristics and outcomes of the patients with or without safety-net features treated at SNHs vs non-SNHs were compared after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics. 1.19, p<0.001) and composite outcome (aOR 1.17, 95% CI 1.14-1.19),

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. The characteristics and outcomes of the patients with or without safety-net features treated at SNHs vs non-SNHs were compared after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics. 1.19, p<0.001) and composite outcome (aOR 1.17, 95% CI 1.14-1.19),

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

To my knowledge, no therapy has been proven to reduce mortality in these patients, and CardiAMP Heart Failure II has great potential to achieve this outcome by confirming our CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial results.” Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 03/13/2024 - 16:49 March 13, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. , said Peter Altman , PhD.,

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We aim to better understand this risk and its impact on in-hospital outcomes over a longitudinal time period in a large population based sample.Methods:We analyzed the 2000-2019 National Inpatient Sample, selecting for aneurysmal SAH (aSAH). Demographics, comorbidities, and outcomes were compared between pregnant and not pregnant groups.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. We then evaluated changes among low-income adults in Medicaid expansion versus non-expansion states using a similar approach.Results:The unweighted study population included 80,767 low-income and 184,136 high income adults. 1.12]), access to a provider (RR 1.12 [1.09-1.14]),

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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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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This mixed methods study utilizes both focus group feedback, survey, and patient‐reported outcomes data along with digital engagement.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Many national initiatives have focused on increasing public awareness of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) symptoms because earlier treatment is associated with improved outcomes. 24 group was less likely to receive endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) and more likely to have worse outcomes (mRS2-5). Compared to LKWA0-4.5,

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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. Conclusion:In our population-based survey analysis, we observed significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in clinical outcomes of HF patients with TR compared to those without TR.

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DAIC

JULY 25, 2024

The CardiAMP clinical development for heart failure is supported by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and is reimbursed by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for both treatment and control procedures. CAUTION - Limited by United States law to investigational use.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Participating Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG)-Stroke hospitals track EBG data to improve outcomes. Payer sources were identified as: self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/HMO. Medicaid, and 15.3% TT2DM initiative has10 EBG data elements related to stroke and the DM subpopulation. Findings: In the specified timeframe, 11.7%

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CardiacWire

MARCH 24, 2024

The new guidance will also likely drive more prescriptions beyond Medicare, noting that the guidance also applies to state Medicaid plans, and it could lead to coverage by commercial payers. The post Weight Loss Drugs Land Medicare Coverage for Cardiovascular Events appeared first on Cardiac Wire.

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Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation, paired with high-dose occupational therapy, has been shown to be effective in improving upper limb function among patients with stroke and received regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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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. In recent years, numerous health care challenges have been tackled, some making headlines, while others quietly escalate under the radar – like polypharmacy.

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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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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Social support plays a vital role in shaping health behaviors and may impact disease outcomes such as blood pressure (BP) control. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP104-AWMP104, February 1, 2024. Most patients lived in nuclear households (31%), followed by living alone (25%).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Stroke is a leading cause of chronic disability, with neuropsychiatric presentations being increasingly recognized as complications that hinder rehabilitation and patient outcomes. while patients with medicare/medicaid were more likely to have anxiety (OR=2.9, 95%CI (0.2,0.9). 95%CI (0.4,0.9) 95% CI (1.1,7.7)

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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 Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As of 2023, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services uses NIHSS as a risk adjustment variable. 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).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

vs. 1.3%), with Medicaid (56.3% Additionally, in-hospital outcomes like AIS (0.5% While both cohorts exhibited comparable ages and racial distribution (>65% white), the individuals from LIQ cohort were predominantly from South (45.7% vs. 27.9%), visiting rural hospitals (13.9% vs. 41.1%) as the predominant payer. vs. 10.0%).

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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. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP118-ATP118, February 1, 2024.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

to 24 group was less likely to receive endovascular thrombectomy (P<0.001) and more likely to have worse outcomes (modified Rankin Scale, 25;P<0.001). Compared with LKWA 0 to 4.5, the LKWA >4.5 LKWA >4.5

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

We longitudinally followed the patients by linking the registry data to the Center for Medicare&Medicaid Service (CMS) claims data.

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GEMMS

APRIL 8, 2024

In addition to this, the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program aims to encourage healthcare providers to adopt and effectively use certified Health IT to improve patient care information exchange. Contact us today to schedule a demo to take the first step towards optimizing your MIPS reporting and improving outcomes for your patients.

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The Beat Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

Programs receive a set amount monthly from Medicare and Medicaid to provide nearly everything for people over 55 whose needs qualify them for a nursing home but who don’t want to enter one. The complexity that each plan faces to ensure their participants receive high quality specialty care is just too much.

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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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GEMMS

MARCH 28, 2023

Therefore, a quick and precise diagnosis is critical to a successful therapeutic outcome. healthcare providers can use the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs and Quality Payment Programs (also known as Promoting Interoperability Programs) to earn financial rewards for using certified EHRs, like GEMMS ONE.

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GEMMS

MARCH 7, 2024

The 2024 payment adjustment is important to compensation for Medicaid services provided. 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. You can explore all the measures on the QPP website.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Disparities in outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke have been associated with insurance coverage. However, there are few studies investigating the impact of insurance status on outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods:We Table 1 illustrates demographics by insurance status. 2.03, p=0.022, Figure 1).

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)

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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. Patients using Medicare/Medicaid are more likely to have at least 1 SDOH compared to those with private insurance (2.19, 1.26-3.82, 3.06, p<0.04). 3.82, p<0.01). 1.04, p<0.02) and payment source (1.79, 1.01-3.16,

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Open Heart

JUNE 9, 2022

Methods This prospective longitudinal study examines medical records between 1999 and 2014 for Medicaid beneficiaries born after 1982 who lived in a state that funds all reproductive health services, including induced abortion.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Timely administration of thrombolytic therapy remains the cornerstone of ischemic stroke management and is associated with better functional outcomes. p < 0.0001), and those with Medicare/Medicaid have a decrease in time of 1291.83min (1652.1-931.5, p > 0.0004).Conclusion:Review

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 5, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. 0.68]) versus White race, and Medicaid eligibility (aOR, 0.61 [95% CI, 0.58–0.64]) Old age (ie, >85 versus 65–75 years; aOR, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.80–0.88]), 0.88]), female sex (aOR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.71–0.76]), 0.76]), Black race (aOR, 0.63 [95% CI, 0.58–0.68])

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We examined the demographic and clinical correlates of EVT use in CVT and assessed its impact on patient outcomes utilizing a national database.MethodsWe identified CVT cases from 2015 to 2020 in the National Inpatient Sample, with EVT as the primary exposure. 0.59, p<0.001) or Medicaid insurance (OR: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.50‐0.99,

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DAIC

JANUARY 13, 2025

Additionally, the company announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted Category B approval for the investigational device exemption (IDE) study, ensuring Medicare coverage for the device, related and routine items, and services for the ELITE-BTK trial. Secemsky, M.D.,

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