Congress Extends Government Funding, Close to Including 2024 Medicare Payment Provision that Continues to Cut Physicians’ Pay
On February 29th, Congress passed the fourth interim spending measure of fiscal year 2024, averting the threat of a partial government shutdown ahead of the first government funding deadline on Mar
RUC Survey for Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure
The Heart Rhythm Society, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions are administering a survey on behalf of the American Medical Associati
HRS Focuses on Imminent Impact of Pulsed Field Ablation
With the culmination of many clinical trials, recent and pending Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, and growing clinical interest, pulsed field ablation (PFA)
HRS Lends Advocacy Support to Secure Access to Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in the Outpatient Setting
On Friday, February 16th, HRS leadership participated in a meeting with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officials to discuss patient access to dual-chamber leadless pacemaker
Congressional committees of jurisdiction are considering legislative proposals that aim to rein in health care spending and provider consolidation by ending Medicare payment disparities in which se
HRS Urges Congress to Extend Expiring Telehealth Flexibilities
On February 22nd, HRS along with over 200 other organizations joined a letter sent to House and Senate leadership urging the extension of the statutory telehealth flexibilities set to expire at the
CMS Releases FAQs on Medicare Advantage Plan Use of Artificial Intelligence
On February 6th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a frequently asked questions (FAQs) document addressing Medicare Advantage (MA) plan development of coverage and prior