DAIC

MARCH 20, 2024

1 To qualify for a Breakthrough Device Designation, a device technology must address an unmet need and show that it has the potential to provide for more effective treatment of life-threatening diseases or irreversibly debilitating conditions. CLTI is associated with high rates of amputation and mortality as well as high care costs.1

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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.

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DAIC

MARCH 31, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:02 March 31, 2025 iRhythm Technologies, Inc. 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. iRhythm Technologies, 2025.

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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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DAIC

JUNE 12, 2024

Consequently, Philips is well positioned to support CVI treatment by offering a robust portfolio of medical technology that includes both intravascular ultrasound and a differentiated venous stenting system.” Ultimately, the new device promises to enable excellent clinical outcomes and drive significant quality of life improvements.”

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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. Technology tools are becoming more sophisticated, bidirectional and disease-specific, and are being designed with home care in mind.

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GEMMS

APRIL 8, 2024

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?

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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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DAIC

MARCH 10, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 03/10/2025 - 11:17 At the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2025 conference in Washington, D.C., The analysis of data from SCAARon the Prevail coronary paclitaxel drug-coated balloon (DCB) will be presented as a late-breaking clinical trial at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

The data was presented today by Amish Raval , MD, Director of Clinical Cardiovascular Research and Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT) 2024 annual meeting. We thank the FDA for its speedy review and approval of the important follow-on Phase III trial.

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The Beat Blog

MAY 23, 2023

I learned about the complexities of health insurance – and after several years, I transitioned to the Medicare & Retirement Clinical value team where we worked to reduce the cost of United’s Medicare Advantage plans. Technology in healthcare is a double-edged sword.

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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. By harnessing the power of the latest technology, healthcare providers can enhance diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. 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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Vector Remote

MARCH 9, 2023

RPM solutions are improving healthcare outcomes and helping patients lead healthier lives. With effective management and use, RPM can provide clinicians with the tools to improve patient outcomes and deliver better quality care. What is Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software ?

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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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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. Commenting on the announcements, Christopher M.

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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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