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HRS Reviewing Draft Legislation on Physician Payment Reform
In mid-September 2024, the office of U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX) shared with HRS and other medical societies draft legislation to establish reforms to…
October 1, 2024
Advocacy in Action
Prepare Now for Potential 2023 MIPS Audits
Starting in November 2024, CMS will begin data validation and audits (DVAs) of Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians and groups to confirm the…
October 1, 2024
Advocacy in Action
HRS Issues New Policy Statement for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
On September 23, 2024, HRS issued a policy statement on Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
October 1, 2024
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CMS Education Session on Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) Pathway
On September 23, 2024, CMS held an education session to provide information and address questions from industry participants regarding the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies…
October 1, 2024
Position Statements
HRS Releases New Policy Statement Underscoring Requirements for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
The Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) recently published a statement online in the Heart Rhythm Journal reaffirming the important role of…
September 27, 2024
Position Statements
HRS Releases New Policy Statement Underscoring Requirements for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
On September 23, 2024, the Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Heart Rhythm Society issued a Policy Statement on Catheter Ablation of Atrial…
September 23, 2024
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CMS Releases New FAQs on Complexity Add-on Code (G2211), Including Use by Specialists
For CY 2024, CMS introduced an Office and Outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) add-on code, G2211.
September 10, 2024
Advocacy in Action
ONC Proposes Rule to Improve Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently released its Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule,…
September 10, 2024
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Democrats Introduce Bicameral Bill to Increase For-Profit Health Care Company Accountability
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) have introduced a bicameral bill to require greater transparency for private equity firms and for-profit companies…
September 10, 2024
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Sens. Boozman, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Physician Payment Bill
On August 1st, Sens. John Boozman (R-AK) and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation that aims to protect access to Medicare services by reforming the physician…
September 10, 2024