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Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Cardiovascular Ultrasound System and 4D ICE Catheter
08/13/2024
Siemens Healthineers Press Release
• ACUSON Origin system offers integrated AI for enhanced clinical decision-making
• System addresses entire continuum of cardiovascular patient care
• AcuNav Lumos 4D ICE catheter delivers MPR biplane imaging and real-time 4D color Doppler
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/13/2024
Previous studies have demonstrated that Impella-treated patients have shorter hospital lengths of stay and improved quality of life and Impella has the ability to reduce healthcare costs. “Seeing patients return to their families having recovered their native heart function and going on to live a fulfilling life never gets old,” said Mark Anderson, MD.
Pharmacy Learning Network
08/13/2024
In January 2021, the plaintiff in the case, Brendan Baker applied for a job with CVS in Massachusetts, and was given an interview. Although Mr Baker was unaware of it at the time, CVS was using an employee screening company HireVue to assess potential employees as well as their truthfulness. Learn more about the details of this case in this latest Pharmlaw commentary.
First Report Managed Care
08/13/2024
Each year the American Medical Association (AMA) surveys its membership to ascertain their feedback concerning prior authorizations (PAs) and the impact of this service on their practice. Reliably, AMA members say that PAs are disruptive to their practice, resulting in higher cost to the entire health care system as well as impact to patient care. In this commentary, experts discuss tactics to combat the PA burden.
Cath Lab Digest, CardioVascular, Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Cardiovascular Ultrasound System and 4D ICE Catheter
08/13/2024
Siemens Healthineers News
Integrated Healthcare Executive
08/13/2024
The article discusses the critical challenges facing the US health care industry, including talent shortages, demographic shifts, and escalating costs, and emphasizes the urgent need for technological advancements and digital health platforms to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient care amidst these pressures.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/13/2024
CMS posted its FY25 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule, which covers the New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) program. In the final rule, CMS approved NTAP for the Symplicity Spyral™ catheter. The NTAP will go into effect on October 1, 2024, and will be in place for three years.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/13/2024
CMS approved a New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) for the Paradise™ Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) system when performed in the hospital inpatient setting. Availability of the NTAP will begin on October 1, 2024, using the ICD-10-PCS billing code X051329, which is unique to renal denervation procedures involving the Paradise ultrasound system.
Journal of Clinical Pathways
08/12/2024
This column discusses how new and increasingly expensive therapies in the health care industry marketplace continues to cause providers, patients, and payers financial burden and how new strategies are needed to effectively manage them.
Vascular Disease Management, CardioVascular
08/12/2024
VDM spoke with vascular surgeon Adel Barkat, MD, from the Oklahoma Heart Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma, about treating PE with the Penumbra Lightning Flash 2.0 computer assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) system and how it has changed his practice.
Psych Congress Network
08/12/2024
Do you remember this interview with Dr Jain?
Veterans Health Today
08/12/2024
Through the HMP Global 2024 Day of Giving, a portion of all event, conference, and program registrations on August 16 will support Stop Soldier Suicide, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing suicide among U.S. veterans and service members. To view upcoming events and to register on August 16, visit hmpglobal.com/our-portfolio.
Vascular Disease Management, CardioVascular
08/12/2024
August 9, 2024 - HOUMA, LA – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in Louisiana to use the TriClip™ G4 Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair System to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation. Drs. Peter Fail, Shane Prejean and Darrell Solet performed the procedure in the hybrid operating room at Terrebonne General Health System on August 9.
Psych Congress NP Institute, Psych Congress Network
08/12/2024
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, explore how to tackle missed doses and follow prescribing instructions for different LAIs to ensure you are providing the best care possible for your patient with schizophrenia.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/12/2024
CMS seeks comments by Sept. 9 to ascertain whether 50% or more hospital outpatient departments are using, have attempted, or would use a revenue cardiology code for CCTA tests if allowed. Current SCCT President Maros Ferencik, MD, PhD, MSCCT, described the proposed rule as the potential light at the end of a 6-year long tunnel of advocacy work that will require “all hands on deck” to pull us through it.
Neurology
08/12/2024
Combined physiotherapy and psychotherapy improved symptoms and physical aspects of quality of life in patients with functional movement disorders more than psychological support alone, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/12/2024
“This breakthrough suggests that heart MRI could potentially replace invasive diagnostic tests. Participants with higher heart pressure measured by MRI had a fivefold increased risk of developing heart failure over six years," said Dr Pankaj Garg.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/12/2024
A CU Boulder-led team, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, has developed a new way to 3D print material that is at once elastic enough to withstand a heart’s persistent beating, tough enough to endure the crushing load placed on joints, and easily shapable to fit a patient’s unique defects.
Cath Lab Digest, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, CardioVascular
08/12/2024
“Clinicians should be assessing and optimizing therapy during a hospital stay to not only provide a good clinical response in the hospital but also to address a patient’s long-term trajectory after discharge,” said Steven Hollenberg, MD. “The updated ECDP places increased emphasis on establishing all four pillars of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for HFrEF in the hospital, when possible, along with ensuring appropriate follow-up to monitor tolerance and continue medication.”
First Report Managed Care
08/12/2024
The role of generative AI in managing data is explored and the potential impact of payers, providers, and patients in this interview with industry expert Venkatgiri Vandali of Firstsource.