Payments to cardiologists take a hit in 2022 MPFS | Vascular surgeons as consultants

Also, penalties for failing to comply with the Appropriate Use Criteria program have been delayed yet again. 

The American Heart Association has shared a new scientific statement on the topic. 

One facility saw vascular surgeon consultations increase by more than 500% over the course of 15 years.

Researchers examined data from the CardioMEMS Post Approval Study, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure. 

The team behind the new pilot study said additional research is still necessary to confirm its findings. 

HeartFlow welcomed the "exciting potential" of this new payment rate, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. 

While the manufacturer says its solution is a safe and effective treatment option, the FDA wanted more information. 

According to multiple customer complaints, the battery packs are failing before they should. This creates the potential for significant complications, including death.

The new study, published in JAMA, examined patients presenting with both in-hospital and out-of-hospital STEMI.

Patients continue to see the benefits of transcatheter mitral valve replacement a full two years after treatment.

Amazon, the Mayo Clinic and HIMSS are among those fighting to keep exemptions in place throughout the end of the public health emergency.

CAD surpassed three radiologists at identifying two out of seven chest findings, including pulmonary nodules and infectious consolidation, a new study shows.