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HeartFlow AI Plaque Analysis Achieves Major Milestone Towards Medicare Coverage

DAIC

These draft LCDs recognize the importance of quantifying coronary artery plaque, which underscores the pivotal role HeartFlow technology plays in diagnosing and managing treatment for patients in need of cardiovascular care.

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

DAIC

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – including CGS, National Government Services (NGS), Palmetto GBA and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) – provided updated LCDs for current procedural terminology (CPT) codes 0623T - 0626T. tim.hodson Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:36 Oct. The four contractors for the U.S.

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First-of-its-kind ACC Registry Tracks Cardiac Procedures Performed in Ambulatory Surgical Settings

DAIC

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are health care facilities that provide same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures, outside a hospital setting for planned procedures on low-risk, stable patients. For more information: www.acc.org If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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How Interoperability Can Streamline the MIPS Reporting Changes

GEMMS

With the recent changes to MIPS reporting requirements, healthcare providers seek innovative solutions to streamline their reporting processes while maximizing incentives and improving patient care. Additionally, the 2024 final rule retains the methodology for measuring scores and achieving points with no notable alterations.