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

Women were also seen less regularly by a cardiovascular specialist.

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

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

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

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

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

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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. 

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