The HRS Leadership Series is a newsletter for leaders at the Heart Rhythm Society to communicate and keep HRS members informed of the most current, relevant industry and organizational updates.
HRS President's Vision for 2017-2018
A key to organizational success is teamwork. That may sound simple, but as HRS continues to grow and as we become increasingly more global, it’s important for us eliminate silos wherever we find them. As your new president, I would like to see HRS be even more collaborative.
In October 2016, CMS released the final rule outlining new payment programs under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). MACRA's Quality Payment Program (QPP) is a significant change to Medicare payment policy reshaping how information about patient care is captured and valued, which is a complicated process requiring a significant amount of time and education.
Together We Share Ideas: A Look Ahead to Heart Rhythm 2017
The EP field has always been driven by innovation. In the upcoming year, we will continue to focus on the fast-paced evolution of our field. As we prepare for our next annual meeting, you can expect to see even more groundbreaking science, innovation, and methods designed to clinical outcomes in our patients.
September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a critically important time for the Heart Rhythm Society to raise awareness for this life threatening arrhythmia. Our efforts are focused on helping the public become more familiar with the symptoms, warning signs, and available treatment options.
Message From Our President Michael R. Gold, MD, PhD, FHRS
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) will make significant changes to how Medicare pays for physician services. The law also repealed the flawed Medicare physician sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and replaced it with predictable payment increases.