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HRS Continues to Monitor MedPAC as it Continues Deliberations on Recommendations to Congress

On October 11th and 12th, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) held the second meeting of its 2024/2025 meeting cycle.

CMS Expands 2024 MIPS Automatic Exception

CMS recently announced that clinicians impacted by Hurricanes Helene (FL, GA, NC, SC, TN) and Francine (LA.) will qualify for the MIPS automatic Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (E

Rhythm Interventions Online 2024

November 20, 2024 - 7 AM - November 23, 2024 - 5 PM

Awards Opportunities

The Heart Rhythm Society is proud to support and recognize heart rhythm research and innovation through a range of prestigious awards and funding opportunities. These initiatives recognize outstanding contributions to the field, foster groundbreaking research, and empower heart rhythm researchers dedicated to advancing he understanding and treatment of heart rhythm disorders.

Heart Rhythm Clinical Trials

Discover the innovative research studies aimed at advancing treatments, understanding risks, and improving the quality of life for those affected by arrhythmias.

CMS Denies ASC Coverage for Ablations Again

On November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule

Boston Scientific Advisory: Cardiac Cryoablation System

Boston Scientific is notifying customers about an update to the instructions for use to mitigate the potential for atrio-esophageal (AE) fistula with their cryoballoon ablation system.

Restructuring for Advocacy

HRS Issues New Policy Statement for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

On September 23, 2024, HRS issued a policy statement on Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Aetna Covers Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) for Medically Necessary Indications, as Recommended by HRS

HRS efforts to secure reimbursement for PFA appeared to have achieved some success as Aetna revised the policy for Cardiac Catheter Ablation and Radioablation.

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