Boston Scientific Announces Ship Hold and Inventory Retrieval of ICD and CRT-D Devices
Boston Scientific Corporation announced on March 15 that it has stopped shipment and is retrieving field inventory of all its implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) after determining that some manufacturing process changes were not submitted for approval to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Boston Scientific states that it has no indication that the manufacturing process changes pose any risk to patient safety, and it is not recommending explantation of the devices. Visit the Boston Scientific website to learn more »
New AF Website!
The Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology have collaborated to present the new website AFibProfessional.org, providing comprehensive information and education on atrial fibrillation (AF).
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Heart Rhythm 2010 — Advance Registration Open
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Society at ACC.10
Visit the Heart Rhythm Society in Booth #2464 at ACC 2010, March 14 – 16 in Atlanta, GA. The Society's FREE symposium, The Future is Now: Changing Paradigms in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Management, took place on March 13.
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Education and Networking Products & Opportunities!
- The Society's popular EP and Device Therapy for Allied Professionals: Applying Knowledge to Clinical Practice next takes Saturday, March 20 in Charlotte, NC. There's still time to register now »
- Didactic Webcasts — earn CME or CE Credit!
- Learn more about and order Practical Rate & Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation, the Society's pocket guide
- The Society's Coding Guide for Heart Rhythm Procedures and Services, 2010 is a must-have tool — order your copy today
Survey: Consultation Claim Denials by Medicare?
Clinicians must now bill consultation services using Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes for Medicare claims. Are you experiencing claims denials by your local Medicare carrier?
March Issue of HeartRhythm Journal
New study demonstrates potential mortality benefit of antitachycardia pacing therapy in ICD patients — Learn more »
Medicare Physician Payment Cuts Fix Approved March 2
The U.S. Senate approved a 30-day patch to the Medicare Physician payment cuts after Senate leadership. Take action and urge Congress to permanently repeal this flawed payment system!
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