HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Micra AV Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) study is a novel analysis of utilization and outcomes associated with Micra AV leadless pacing among US Medicare patients.

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Medicare Pacemaker Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:Stroke prevalence is highest in adults ages>65 years, the majority of whom are Medicare beneficiaries. Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare incentivizes utilization by paying for each service. Medicare Advantage (MA) uses capitated payments to reduce overutilization. Another showed lower mean mortality and 0.5%

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Medicare Blood Pressure Stroke Strokes 40

DAIC

MARCH 10, 2025

Yasser Sammour, MD, MScpresented "Long-Term Hemodynamic Performance and Clinical Outcomes in Small and Large Aortic Annuli Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis."This The association of BVD with clinical outcomes (unadjusted for covariates) was evaluated by small and large annuli (CT annular diameter 23 vs >23 mm).

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Blood Pressure Aortic Medicare Hypertension 52

DAIC

MARCH 14, 2025

Stent Durability and Patency at 2 years A Prospective Study of the Next Generation AVENTUS Thrombectomy System: Advancing Thrombectomy and Autologous Blood Reinfusion for Pulmonary Embolism Incidence and Gender-Based Comparison of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch (PPM) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) Percutaneous (..)

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TAVR Aortic valve Peripheral Arterial Disease Embolism 52

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The researchers found that Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer exhibit identifiable predictors for long-term survival and readmission. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.

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Research TAVR Aortic valve Atrial Fibrillation 111

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Background:Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves cardiovascular outcomes and reduces mortality, but less is known about the relative benefit of intensive CR (ICR) which incorporates greater lifestyle education through 72 sessions (versus 36 in CR).

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Medicare Outcomes Hospital 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 21, 2025

However, the association of socioeconomic vulnerability and outcomes after hospitalization is uncertain.Methods and ResultsAmerican Heart Association COVID19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry hospitalizations between March 1, 2020, and June 30, 2022, linked with Medicare feeforservice claims, were analyzed.

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COVID-19 Medicare Cardiogenic Shock Hospital 40

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

JANUARY 29, 2024

Discover the top 55 hospitals for cardiac care in 13 states, as named by Healthgrades using Medicare patient outcome data.

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Hospital Medicare Outcomes 72

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. link] iv IMV.2023

Technology 59

Technology Coronary Artery Disease Atrial Fibrillation Medicare 59

DAIC

MAY 2, 2024

The CardiAMP cell therapy trials for the indications of both chronic myocardial ischemia and ischemic heart failure are covered by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid for both treatment and control procedures. CAUTION - Limited by United States law to investigational use.

Ischemia 95

Ischemia Angina Heart Failure Outcomes 95

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

The outcome was a first-ever diagnosis of dementia. The exposure and outcomes were identified using validated ICD-9 and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.

Dementia 40

Dementia Hemorrhage Medicare Outpatient 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 16, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print.

Medicare 40

Medicare Circulation Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Methods:We analyzed data on Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries aged ≥65 years hospitalized with AIS from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. Results:Among 249299 Medicare FFS beneficiaries with AIS, there were 57814 (23.2%) with low, 88565 (35.5%) moderate, and 102920 (41.3%) high SVI. 0.66, high 0.67-1.0).Results:Among

Medicare 40

Medicare COVID-19 Hospital Stroke 40

The American Journal of Cardiology

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Publication date: Available online 22 October 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Nathan W. Kong, Joseph M. Kim, Anna K. Krawisz, Patrick Heindel, Archana Tale, Yang Song, Jeffrey L. Weinstein, Mohamad A. Hussain, Eric A.

Kidney Disease 40

Kidney Disease Medicare Outcomes 40

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

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Utilization trends were stratified by region, urbanicity, distressed communities index, community versus academic center, Medicare versus dual enrollment status, indication, urgency, and presence of dissection with malperfusion.

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Ultrasound Aortic Medicare Medicaid 40

JAMA Cardiology

MAY 28, 2024

This cohort study examines the incidence of dialysis and acute kidney injury among Medicare beneficiaries after hospitalization for heart failure.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Hospital Medicare Outcomes 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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CMS Heart Failure Reimbursement Quality of Life 111

DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

CVD is especially prevalent in the Medicare-aged population, affecting more than 75 percent of those aged 60-79 and more than 90 percent of those aged 80 and over. About the Study The study evaluated engagement and clinical outcomes among age 65+ participants of an mHealth app-based CV risk self-management program.

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Blood Pressure Cholesterol Technology Heart attacks 116

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.

Coronary Artery Disease 52

Coronary Artery Disease CMS Innovation Ischemia 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Methods:Data were retrieved from a CMS Qualified Entity housing healthcare utilization data for ≥80% of the Texas state population (100% of Medicare Fee-for-Service). Analytical sample included all Medicare enrollees with a primary discharge diagnosis (AIS or ICH) from 2016 to 2020. and 82.3% (Panel D).Conclusion:Post

Medicare 40

Medicare Hemorrhage Inpatient Nursing 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Recent shifts in third-party payer reimbursement, led by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid , have resulted in continued trends of minimally invasive cardiac procedures on stable patients increasingly being performed outside of a hospital setting.

Outpatient 105

Outpatient Hospital Reimbursement Medicaid 105

Open Heart

MAY 8, 2024

Objective Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are increasingly used for long-term rhythm monitoring after ischaemic and cryptogenic stroke, with the goal of detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) and subsequent initiation of oral anticoagulation to reduce risk of adverse clinical outcomes.

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Stroke Strokes Atrial Fibrillation Medicare 73

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Differences in the quality of hospitals where Black and White patients receive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery have been documented.

Open-Heart Surgery 75

Open-Heart Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Hospital Medicare 75

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Early results from the Micra AV CED study showed reductions in short-term complications associated with the Micra AV leadless pacemaker among US Medicare patients.

Pacemaker 40

Pacemaker Medicare Outcomes 40

DAIC

JANUARY 12, 2024

Findings presented in the NEJM support acoramidis as an effective and safe treatment option for patients with ATTR-CM and reinforce the hypothesis that greater stabilization of TTR may be associated with improved clinical outcomes. Medicare population. in the treatment arm of ATTRibute-CM into context, recent data from the U.S.

Cardiomyopathy 105

Cardiomyopathy Medicare Cancer Hospital 105

DAIC

JUNE 4, 2024

To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. This missing puzzle piece matters now more than ever.

Stroke 115

Stroke Strokes Innovation Research 115

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Secondary objectives evaluated all-cause mortality and adverse events following amputation.RESULTS:Of 33 036 total Medicare beneficiaries undergoing major amputation, 7885 (23.9%) were due to chronic limb-threatening ischemia; of these, 4988 (63.3%) received low-intensity and 2897 (36.7%) received high-intensity vascular care.

Vascular Care 61

Vascular Care Ischemia Medicare Hospital 61

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Guidelines recommend permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation in patients with sinus node dysfunction (SND) to improve quality of life. Patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) have many comorbidities including SND, but the optimal treatment approach for HFpEF with SND is uncertain.

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Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Quality of Life Medicare 40

DAIC

MARCH 20, 2024

"Our next generation RMS represents a leap forward over existing resorbable technology, incorporating technical innovations intended to address physicians' needs and optimize outcomes for patients suffering from CLTI.” For more information: www.biotronik.com References: 1 Kwong M.,

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Innovation Technology Coronary Artery Disease 105

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. These patients have very poor outcomes in terms of death and rehospitalization and therefore new therapy options are critically needed," stated Dr. Chehab.

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Technology Heart Failure Heart Transplant Transplant 113

DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

10 , 11 , 12 , 13 As healthcare systems increasingly adopt value-based care models, extending monitoring beyond 48 hours can improve patient outcomes, reduce missed diagnoses, and help contain healthcare resource utilization. Long-term outcome of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia in structurally normal hearts. 2016;11(8).

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Arrhythmia Atrial Fibrillation Tachycardia Heart Failure 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 19, 2024

A potentially serious drug interaction between diltiazem and apixaban or rivaroxaban has been reported in US Medicare patients taking these drugs together for atrial fibrillation. It was a retrospective cohort study which included US Medicare benefiaries aged 65 years or more with atrial fibrillation and follow up period was one year.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Medicare Embolism Hospital 40

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.

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Medicare Certification 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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Outcomes Stroke Strokes Quality of Life 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 20, 2025

We additionally compared end points across treatment arms using trial-adjudicated outcomes versus claims-based outcomes.RESULTS:Trial-adjudicated deaths were perfectly identified by claims.

Aortic valve 40

Aortic valve Outcomes Pacemaker Aortic 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