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Medicare cuts could limit patient access, cause some practices to close | Cardiologist hired as Walmart exec
Monday, December 7, 2020
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Medicare cuts expected to limit access for stroke and aneurysm patients, could cause some practices to close

Specialists also believe that private insurers will follow Medicare's example and reduce their own reimbursement rates.

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Medicare cuts expected to limit access for stroke and aneurysm patients, could cause some practices to close

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Specialists also believe that private insurers will follow Medicare's example and reduce their own reimbursement rates.
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Women face a higher risk of heart failure, death after their first severe heart attack

Women were also seen less regularly by a cardiovascular specialist.

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Erin D. Michos, MD, associate director of preventive cardiology, division of cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and co-editor in chief of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, discusses gender differences in heart disease presentations. Woman Heart Attack
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Women face a higher risk of heart failure, death after their first severe heart attack

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Erin D. Michos, MD, associate director of preventive cardiology, division of cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and co-editor in chief of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, discusses gender differences in heart disease presentations. Woman Heart Attack
Women were also seen less regularly by a cardiovascular specialist.
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Cardiologist hired for executive vice president role at Walmart

Cheryl Pegus, MD, is a veteran cardiologist with prior experience at such companies as Aetna, Pfizer and Cambia Health Solutions.

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Cardiologist hired for executive vice president role at Walmart

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Cheryl Pegus, MD, is a veteran cardiologist with prior experience at such companies as Aetna, Pfizer and Cambia Health Solutions.
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The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks

COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.

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The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks

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COVID-related recommendations to stay inside may have helped some patients avoid serious heart complications.
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AFib patients should limit alcohol consumption—it might just save their life

Drinking too much alcohol in a given week can put AFib patients at an increased risk of stroke, embolism and other significant health issues.

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Alcoholic drinks. Drinking alcohol on a regular basis is associated with a heightened risk of hypertension, according to a new meta-analysis published in Hypertension.
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AFib patients should limit alcohol consumption—it might just save their life

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Alcoholic drinks. Drinking alcohol on a regular basis is associated with a heightened risk of hypertension, according to a new meta-analysis published in Hypertension.
Drinking too much alcohol in a given week can put AFib patients at an increased risk of stroke, embolism and other significant health issues.
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82% of AFib patients have undiagnosed sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of screening

Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be a "modifiable risk factor" for recurrent AFib, the authors explained. 

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging can offer providers insight into brain connectivity abnormalities and how they correlate with cognitive impairments observed in patients with insomnia. #insomnia #troublesleeping
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82% of AFib patients have undiagnosed sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of screening

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging can offer providers insight into brain connectivity abnormalities and how they correlate with cognitive impairments observed in patients with insomnia. #insomnia #troublesleeping
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be a "modifiable risk factor" for recurrent AFib, the authors explained. 
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68% of insured adults have received surprise medical bills—and many can’t afford to pay them

In addition, 49% of U.S. adults said the fear of unexpected bills keeps them from seeking care. 

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According to calculations comparing catheter ablation with drug therapy, the additional quality-adjusted life-years that can result from the treatment justify its increased costs. 
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68% of insured adults have received surprise medical bills—and many can’t afford to pay them

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According to calculations comparing catheter ablation with drug therapy, the additional quality-adjusted life-years that can result from the treatment justify its increased costs. 
In addition, 49% of U.S. adults said the fear of unexpected bills keeps them from seeking care. 
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From the Magazine

Hammering Out a Noncompete You Can Live With: Cardiologists Weigh In

Consider these seven tips before signing an employment contract with a noncompete covenant.   

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Hammering Out a Noncompete You Can Live With: Cardiologists Weigh In

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Consider these seven tips before signing an employment contract with a noncompete covenant.   
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In Other News

CMS officially delays radiation oncology payment model, citing COVID-19’s economic strain

The feds originally planned to kick off the mandatory bundled-payment program Jan. 1 but will now postpone the go-live date to July. 

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CMS officially delays radiation oncology payment model, citing COVID-19’s economic strain

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The feds originally planned to kick off the mandatory bundled-payment program Jan. 1 but will now postpone the go-live date to July. 
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Imaging startup Nanox livestreams its digital x-ray imaging capabilities during RSNA’s annual meeting

During a highly anticipated event at RSNA, Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine imaged his own wrist using the Nanox.ARC system.

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Imaging startup Nanox livestreams its digital x-ray imaging capabilities during RSNA’s annual meeting

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During a highly anticipated event at RSNA, Chairman and CEO Ran Poliakine imaged his own wrist using the Nanox.ARC system.
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