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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. “We

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Positron Corporation Joins Cardiac PET Industry Coalition (CPIC)

DAIC

Positron joins forces with the coalitions founding members, Bracco Diagnostics , CDL Nuclear Technologies and Siemens Healthcare who have come together to promote federal policies that advance health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease and improve the availability of cardiac PET diagnostics throughout the United States.

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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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American College of Cardiology, ACC, Releases Guide to Remote Patient Management

DAIC

In its announcement about the workbook, ACC noted that cardiologists use digital devices and wearable technology to remotely monitor their patients for a variety of chronic cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, vascular disease and atrial fibrillation. “As

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HRS 2024: Innovation Meets Reality

DAIC

Innovation in medical technology exists to improve patient outcomes, increase surgical efficiency and enhance patient safety. Infrequently, we see medical technology innovation of a paradigmatic nature that changes the way physicians approach disease states and dramatically improve results. So, again, innovation is great.

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

DAIC

Members of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) Health Policy & Practice Committee (HPPC) presented as subject matter experts during a May 2023 MAC-led Multijurisdictional Meeting on CAC Non-Invasive Technology for Coronary Artery Plaque Analysis and later provided comments on the draft LCDs that helped shape the final policies.

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How Do the New HIPAA Laws Impact My Cardiology Clinic?

GEMMS

Another key change to the HIPAA privacy rule involves value-based billing within health information technology. Value-based billing emphasizes patient outcomes instead of just focusing on the number of services provided. It is about delivering quality care that improves patients’ lives.