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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
Comment Letter
2019 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released on November 1, 2018 the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule.
April 24, 2019
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
Guidelines & Protocols
CMS Releases Updated Medicare Policy on ICDs (2018)
February 21, 2018 – On February 15, 2018, the Centers for Medicare…
February 21, 2018
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
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
Guidelines & Protocols
2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
December 22, 2017 – HRS submitted comments in response to the 2018…
December 22, 2017
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
Clinical Guidelines
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
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
Comment Letter
2019 MPFS Rule – Comments
December 21, 2018