EP Services Performed in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Read the Heart Rhythm Society’s survey results assessing same-day discharge after electrophysiology procedures and implementation in ambulatory surgery centers.
HRS Urges CMS to Create New Payment Structure for LAAC and Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
On June 7, 2024, HRS urges CMS to finalize the new concomitant MS-DRG for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) and cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation for inpatient hospital services for fisca
Physicians Urge Congress to Refine the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
On July 24, 2024, HRS along with more than 100 national and state medical societies signed on to a joint comment letter spearheaded by the American Medical Association calling for Congress to pass
Coverage for Ablations in ASCs Not Included in OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
On July 10th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published proposed rules for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
Members of Congress have recently reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at simplifying prior authorization (PA) within the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.
Physician Practice Input is Needed by July 31st to Support Accurate Physician Payment
A national survey of physician practices led by the American Medical Association (AMA) is underway to gather accurate data on practice costs and the hours of patient care that physicians provide to