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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
Press Releases
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
Advocacy in Action
CMS Responds to the Public Health Emergency in Hawaii and Florida
On August 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a public health emergency (PHE) exists in the state of…
September 1, 2023
Press Releases
HRX 2023 Conference Propelling the Future of Digital Health
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is gearing up for its second annual HRX event, bringing cardiovascular digital health innovators to the Emerald City.
August 28, 2023
Position Statements
An Update on ABIM Maintenance of Certification from The Heart Rhythm Society
In the years since the introduction of American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) has heard…
August 17, 2023
Advocacy in Action
E&C Holds Hearing on Medicare Coverage of Innovative Therapies
The House of Representatives committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health convened a hearing titled, Innovation Saves Lives: Evaluating Medicare Coverage Pathways for Innovative…
July 18, 2023