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New Study Suggests Restricting Athletes from Play Solely Based on Genetic Heart Disease Test Results Can Negatively Impact Quality of Life

A new study indicates that restricting athletes with a genetic heart disease from play based solely on a positive genetic test result can negatively impact…

May 16, 2024

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Heart Rhythm 2024: Leading Heart Rhythm Meeting Assembles for 45th Year to Unveil Scientific Discoveries and Innovations to Global EP Community

The 45th annual Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) meeting, Heart Rhythm 2024, will kick off in Boston and online, bringing together more than 8,400 clinicians, scientists,…

May 13, 2024

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UHG CEO Andrew Witty Testifies on Change Cyberattack

Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealth Group Andrew Witty testified before members of Congress on May 1st about the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary…

May 7, 2024

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HRS Position on Ablations in Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Since the public health emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts have been made to increase patient access to different sites of care.

May 7, 2024

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CMS Releases FY 2025 Hospital Inpatient Payment Proposed Rule

On April 10th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY)…

May 7, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Holds Legislative Hearing on Telehealth Access

On April 10th, the House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to discuss legislative proposals to support patient…

May 7, 2024

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Senate Finance Holds Hearing to Consider Reforms to Medicare Payment System

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to reform the physician payment system following the Medicare reimbursement cut that took effect on January 1, 2024.

May 7, 2024

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MedPAC Considers Changes to Medicare Physician Payments as 2023-2024 Meeting Cycle Ends

On April 11th and 12th, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) held the final meeting of its 2023-2024 policy making cycle.

May 7, 2024

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New MIPS Participation Available for 2024

For 2024, CMS will continue to offer a new pathway for clinicians and group practices participating in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), known as…

May 7, 2024

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HRS Continues Work Ahead of 2025 Changes to Medicare’s ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC CPL)

On April 17th, HRS President Jodie L. Hurwitz, MD, FHRS and HRS Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee Chair Christopher F. Liu, MD, FHRS shared…

May 7, 2024