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  • Advocating for standards around the study, treatment, management, and physician reimbursement/coding for cardiac rhythm disorders
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Comment Letter

Updated MRI National Coverage Policy

On April 10, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated National Coverage Determination for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

April 19, 2018

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Guidelines & Protocols

CMS Releases Updated Medicare Policy on ICDs (2018)

February 21, 2018 – On February 15, 2018, the Centers for Medicare…

February 21, 2018

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Comment Letter

Key Aspects of the Updated ICD Coverage Policy

Following are the key aspects of the February 15, 2018 National Coverage Determination for ICDs.

February 15, 2018

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Comment Letter

HRS Submits Comments on MRI Medicare Coverage Policy

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), and the American College of Radiology (ACR) submitted…

February 2, 2018

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Guidelines & Protocols

2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

December 22, 2017 – HRS submitted comments in response to the 2018…

December 22, 2017

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Comment Letter

HRS Submits Public Comments on ICD Coverage Policy

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) submitted a joint comment letter on the Medicare Proposed ICD Coverage Policy.

December 20, 2017

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Clinical Documents

Arrhythmia Care in a Value-Based Environment: Past, Present, and Future

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), passed by Congress in 2015, establishes the Quality Payment Program (QPP), which represents a significant change in…

December 15, 2017

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Comment Letter

HRS’ Comments on the MRI Coverage Reconsideration

On July 12, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a 30 day public comment period to reconsider conditions of coverage for MRI.

August 2, 2017

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Guidelines & Protocols

Coverage and Payment for the Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator (S-ICD™) System

June 28, 2017 – In the spring of 2017,  the HRS Subcommittee on…

June 28, 2017

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Guidelines & Protocols

CPT Guidance for Code Applications

August 1, 2012 – HRS frequently partners with the American College of Cardiology…

August 1, 2012

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