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HeartFlow AI Plaque Analysis Achieves Major Milestone Towards Medicare Coverage

DAIC

milla1cf Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:54 June 4, 2024 — HeartFlow, a leader in cardiovascular healthcare technology, is pleased to announce a key Medicare policy development, which should allow for future expanded patient access to their Plaque Analysis product.

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HeartFlow Introduces Next Generation Interactive Plaque Analysis Platform to Assess Patient Risk in Suspected Coronary Artery Disease

DAIC

a leader in non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI) heart care solutions, introduced the next generation HeartFlow Plaque Analysis with an interactive experience. Having access to a patient’s whole coronary picture, with both quantified plaque and physiology, is a game changer as a clinician. F.A.C.C.

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

DAIC

15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). This is a positive step towards improved patient care,” said Ahmad Slim, MD, FSCCT, director of imaging at Pulse Heart Institute and chair of the HPPC.

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SCAI, SIR, and SVS Jointly Publish Proceedings from Multispecialty Peripheral IVUS Roundtable

DAIC

By gathering experts from different specialties, we aimed to foster collaboration and exchange ideas to improve patient care for peripheral IVUS," said Eric A. It provides detailed information about the vessel wall, plaque composition, and blood flow characteristics, enabling more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

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HeartFlow Announces New Reimbursement Code and Increased Payment for FFRCT

DAIC

We appreciate the American Medical Association’s decision to assign FFRCT a Category I CPT code, a decision backed by years of research that highlights the positive impact FFRCT can have on the diagnosis and eventually treatment of patients with coronary artery disease,” said John Farquhar , CEO of HeartFlow.

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Embracing Cardiac Imaging: Overcoming Barriers, Adopting In-house Solutions, and Navigating Future Advancements

DAIC

Cardiovascular CT's non-invasive nature allows patients to avoid being admitted to a hospital for imaging, which makes it more convenient and patient-friendly. Committed to advancing patient care, I introduced cardiac CT in my private practice, becoming the first private cardiologist in the region to do so.

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Unlocking Precision in Interventional Cardiology: The Vital Role of OCT and IVUS

ADN Center of Excellence

OCT employs light waves to capture high-resolution images, providing intricate details of vessel structures and plaque composition. Advancements in OCT and IVUS constantly refine the approach to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.