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. 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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DAIC

OCTOBER 16, 2024

15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). The SCCT HPPC offers tools for administrators to navigate the complex landscape of insurance plans, billing and reimbursement on SCCT website, scct.org.

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DAIC

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have granted the company’s Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation system a Transitional Pass-through (TPT) payment. The approval of TPT offers incremental reimbursement payments for outpatient procedures performed with ultrasound renal denervation for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.

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DAIC

JULY 18, 2024

CPT codes are widely used by government payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, and commercial insurance companies to identify healthcare services and procedures for reimbursement.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created two new G codes in the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that will provide reimbursement for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment and risk management services.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has temporarily reassigned coronary CT angiography (CCTA) codes 75572-75574 from ambulatory payment classification (APC) 5571 to APC 5572 in the 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule. in 2024 to $357.13 in 2025.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The number of cardiac procedures being performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) has grown significantly over the last decade, and third-party payer reimbursement, led by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, have resulted in continued trends of minimally invasive cardiac procedures on stable patients increasingly being performed outside (..)

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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.

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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 6, 2024

The ACC submitted formal comments on June 5 to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

The CardiAMP HF trial is supported by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and has reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for both treatment and control procedures. The CardiAMP HF II trial is expected to similarly secure CMS reimbursement.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

This initiative aimed to enhance the post-discharge process to improve care quality and reduce missed follow-ups.Methods:We implemented a streamlined follow-up process for stroke patients discharged home, aligning with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) definition of the Transitional Care Management (TCM).

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CardiacWire

JUNE 30, 2024

GLP-1s are for CVD too – So far this year GLP-1s have gone from a weight loss and diabetes drug that “might” have cardiovascular benefits to becoming an FDA-approved and Medicare-covered option for CV event reduction. GLP-1s’ cardiovascular impact is likely to continue to expand, given growing evidence that it also improves HF symptoms.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

This initiative, led by Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), aimed to refine the post-discharge process to enhance care quality and reduce missed follow-ups.Methods:We introduced a streamlined follow-up process for stroke patients discharged home, adhering to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) Transitional Care Management (TCM) model.

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

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

In today's health care landscape, where quality metrics tied to reimbursement have become the standard, clinicians are under increasing pressure to prescribe specific medications. The good news is that these metrics are evolving to better meet the unique needs of older, frail patients.

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DAIC

MARCH 3, 2025

GE HealthCare will mark the commercial launch of Flyrcado at the annual American College of Cardiology congress in Chicago from March 29-31, 2025, and expects to receive pass-through status from the US Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) shortly thereafter, enabling separate reimbursement for Flyrcado in the hospital outpatient setting.

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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. This may allow the PACE plan to adjust risk scores and potentially increase reimbursement per participant.

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Dr. Anish Koka

JULY 23, 2023

There have been many more attempts to open arteries that have taken place in private clinics since reimbursement rules changed. Jeffery Dormu was a double board certified vascular surgeon who was paid $13 million dollars by Medicare alone between 2013 and 2017.

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Vector Remote

MARCH 9, 2023

All About Cardiac Remote Patient Monitoring Software Comprehensive healthcare for rhythm, heart failure, and hypertension requires the ability to monitor a heart’s condition. In response, an increasing number of clinics have chosen to rely on cardiac remote patient monitoring ( RPM ) software.

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Vector Remote

MAY 25, 2023

Expert Consensus Statement and Remote Patient Monitoring Guidelines What does the Heart Rhythm Society’s new Expert Consensus Statement say?

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Vector Remote

JUNE 30, 2023

Implementing the 2023 Expert Consensus Statement: A Strategic Roadmap for Device Manufacturer Sales Representatives In the ever-evolving landscape of cardiac device care, keeping pace with guidelines and policies can often seem daunting.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule on Nov. Overall reimbursement for cardiovascular services is projected to remain flat compared to 2024, with changes to policies and individual services roughly balancing out.

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