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Heart Rhythm Society Launches CardiQ, a Digital Quality Improvement Platform for Clinicians who Treat Patients with AFib
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) introduces CardiQ, a digital platform for current, comprehensive, and engaging resources, designed for clinicians seeking to transform care and outcomes…
October 3, 2023
Advocacy in Action
UnitedHealth and Cigna Reduce Prior Authorization Requirements for Several Plans
To help reduce the administrative burden on health care professionals and their staff, UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest commercial insurer in the U.S., will implement…
October 1, 2023
Advocacy in Action
CMS Will Automatically Apply MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Policy to Clinicians Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
CMS recently announced that the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) automatic Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) policy will apply to MIPS eligible clinicians in certain…
October 1, 2023
Advocacy in Action
Federal Agencies Issue Proposed Rule on Costs of Dispute Resolution for Out-of-Network Services
On September 20th, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (“the Departments”) issued a proposed rule setting forth an updated fee…
October 1, 2023
Advocacy in Action
MedPAC Holds First Meeting of 2023/2024 Cycle
On September 7th and 8th, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) held its first meeting of its 2023-2024 policy making cycle.
October 1, 2023
Advocacy in Action
Palmetto Webinar on Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
On October 3, 2023, Palmetto GBA, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A Jurisdictions J and M, will host a webinar on LAAC and…
October 1, 2023
Advocacy in Action
HRS Comments on CMS’ Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) Proposal
In late August, HRS submitted comments to CMS voicing support for the creation of an alternative, expedited pathway for Medicare coverage of emerging devices and…
October 1, 2023
Advocacy in Action
HRS Responds to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for Calendar Year 2024
On September 11th, HRS submitted its comments in response to the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule.
October 1, 2023
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Cardiovascular Organizations Pursue New, Independent Medical Board
The proposed new Board would be independent of the American Board of Internal Medicine, where the cardiology certification process currently exists.
September 21, 2023
Advocacy in Action
2022 MIPS Final Scores and Payment Adjustments Now Available
CMS recently released MIPS performance feedback and final scores for the 2022 performance year, and associated MIPS payment adjustment information for the 2024 payment year.
September 1, 2023