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BioCardia Announces CMS Approval of Coverage for CardiAMP Cell Therapy Confirmatory Phase III Heart Failure Study

DAIC

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. The CardiAMP clinical development for heart failure is supported by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and is reimbursed by CMS for both treatment and control procedures.

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Revolution Vibe CT System Now Available from GE Healthcare

DAIC

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

DAIC

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.

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Biocardia Reports Positive Interim Results from Phase III Cardiamp Cell Therapy Heart Failure Trial, with Compelling Data in Subgroup with Elevated NTproBNP Biomarker for Heart Failure

DAIC

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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Patient Enrollment Commenced in Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of CardiAMP Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure

DAIC

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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How Interoperability Can Streamline the MIPS Reporting Changes

GEMMS

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? Additionally, the 2024 final rule retains the methodology for measuring scores and achieving points with no notable alterations.

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From the Member Sections | Tackling the Polypharmacy Pandemic in CV Care

American College of Cardiology

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.