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Health Policy Efforts Include
- Advocating for standards around the study, treatment, management, and physician reimbursement/coding for cardiac rhythm disorders
- Communicating with CMS, FDA, NIH, Congress
- Promoting optimal patient care
HRS Documents
Occupational Hazards in Cardiac Electrophysiology: Insights from an HRS Member Survey
HRS survey highlights occupational hazards in electrophysiology, including radiation, orthopedic injury, and pregnancy risks, with strategies to improve workplace safety.
April 17, 2026
HRS Documents
ALARA+: Summit on Radiation and Orthopedic Risks in Fluoroscopic Laboratories
Multisociety proceedings on reducing radiation and orthopedic risks in fluoroscopic labs, introducing ALARA+ to improve clinician and staff safety.
March 24, 2026
Guidelines & Protocols
Carelon Requires Peer-to-Peer Discussion for Approval of CPT Code 93657
HRS recently met with Carelon Medical Benefits Management to discuss a change to clinical guidelines for transcatheter ablation for management of atrial fibrillation (AF).
March 3, 2026
HRS Documents
2026 HRS/EHRA Scientific Statement on Pulsed Field Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Scientific statement on pulsed field ablation, outlining mechanisms, clinical evidence, safety, and future directions in arrhythmia treatment.
February 12, 2026
HRS Documents
HRS/ISACHD/PACES Scientific Statement on Provider and Institutional Best Practices for Comprehensive Adult Congenital Heart Disease Electrophysiology Programs
Scientific statement defining best practices, training, and institutional standards for comprehensive ACHD electrophysiology programs.
February 10, 2026
Guidelines & Protocols
Carelon Considers Add-on Ablation Code 93657 Not Medically Necessary Â
Effective March 1, 2026, Carelon Medical Benefits Management will update clinical guidelines for additional linear or focal intracardiac catheter ablation (CPT 93657) of the left…
February 3, 2026
Guidelines & Protocols
Process and Timeline for Device Manufacturers Seeking Assistance with Creating CPT Codes
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) welcomes the opportunity to engage with device manufacturers to assist with development of CPT codes for heart rhythm services and…
December 16, 2025
HRS Documents
HRS/ACC Scientific Statement: Guiding Principles on the Performance of Intracardiac Ablation Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Guidance on safely performing intracardiac ablation in ambulatory surgical centers, including patient selection, protocols, and quality frameworks.
November 24, 2025
HRS Documents
How Fair is the Fair Market Value for Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Reimbursement?
HRS examines fair market value in electrophysiology physician reimbursement, highlighting limitations of current models and proposing strategies for more equitable compensation.
November 10, 2025
Guidelines & Protocols
Government Shutdown Impact on Medicare Claims
As the federal government shutdown continues, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated guidance instructing all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to…
October 15, 2025