Webinars & Videos

Optimizing TAVR Procedures with Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)

Optimizing TAVR Procedures with Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)

Sponsored by Shockwave Medical

Learn from three TAVR experts how patients and health systems are benefiting from the use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) to maintain safe transfemoral TAVR in patients with complicated vascular access. 

Harnessing the Power of CVIS

Harnessing the Power of CVIS

Sponsored by IBM Watson Health

The term cardiovascular information systems (CVIS) and cardiovascular picture and archive systems (CPACS) are often used interchangeably. CPACS is a commodity and a true CVIS is an asset that supports management, marketing, decision making and clinical excellence of the cardiovascular service line.

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Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Learn from experts retooling interventional programs how to keep patients and staff safe as the pandemic is evolving. Gain practical insight on how health systems are prioritizing COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients and dealing with backlogged cases, minimizing the need for additional ICU beds, triaging clinical needs along with essential personnel plus resources, and expanding lines of communication pre-and post-procedure with patients and families.

Spotlight on TAVR speakers

Spotlight on TAVR: Pivoting to the Low-Risk Population

Sponsored by Medtronic

Learn from four leading cardiologists on the movement of TAVR into this low-risk patient population, how hospitals are increasing awareness among physicians and patients and the importance of connecting patients with heart teams. 

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A Fresh Look at Case Mix Index: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Maximize Reimbursement

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Learn from leading billing and reimbursement specialists about how to improve your Case Mix Index (CMI) and reimbursement. See how hospitals are using complete and accurate coding for reimbursement and a correct CMI, and why a lack of good documentation could mean lower weighted DRGs and a lower CMI. 

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Expert Coding Advice: Dr. Z on Advanced Cardiovascular Procedures, Including Impella and Heart Assist Devices

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Dr. Zielske and Sara will address recent changes in CPT and ICD-10 coding for heart assist systems and Impella devices. Learn from their deep insight into coding for cardiac devices and the key changes hospitals need to be aware of to gain full reimbursement for complex procedures in the cardiac cath lab. Get the latest on just-implemented code changes as of April 1, 2018. To get paid properly, you must code exactly. We’ll tell you how.

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AHA Expert Advice: Coding for Advanced Cardiovascular Services: Impella and Heart Assist Devices

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Ms. Leon-Chisen will address the FY2018 changes for heart assist systems and Impella devices. Learn from her deep insight into coding for cardiac devices and the key changes hospitals need to be aware of as well as the most effective ways to get your top coding questions answered.

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Cardiovascular Market Report: Growth Dynamics and Program Finances

What trends and strategies are shaping the future destiny of the cardiovascular service line? Take a look at the future forecast through the expert eyes of Brian Contos, an executive director with The Advisory Board Company. Is your program poised to take advantage of changing market dynamics such as outpatient care, reimbursement and payment policies? And what about implantables, MACRA, patient-focused care and interventional procedures?