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BUSINESS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

The New (Unfortunate) Realities Facing Employed Cardiologists

The trend toward physician employment by health systems — and away from independence — has been well-documented over the past few years. But are the tides starting to turn?

How CVL Practices are Driving Innovation Across Cardiovascular Medicine

Top-tier physicians recognize that it takes a strong commitment to innovation to continually enhance cardiovascular care delivery. To provide the highest quality patient care, CVL practices apply the most advanced cardiovascular technology to diagnose and treat patients. This article highlights our practices' recent initiatives to drive innovation.

Faster, High Quality, and More Cost-Effective Clinical Data Abstraction

At Carta Healthcare, we believe high-quality data is essential to improving healthcare. Today, methods to abstract data for clinical registries are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly. By combining AI with expert human abstractors, we help you abstract data faster, more efficiently, at a lower cost, while delivering the highest quality data.

EBG Monitoring Impact of FTC Non-Compete Rule

On August 20, Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission's

Noncompete Ban, which would have impacted health care employers, calling it "unreasonably broad." Thus, the ban

won't take effect on September 4th. Learn more in this blog post from Epstein Becker Green.

Transforming Cardiovascular Care

Heart & Vascular Partners is a management services organization dedicated to supporting cardiology and vascular practices nationwide. Our mission is to empower physicians in order to support and grow the independent practice of high-quality, efficient cardiovascular care by serving the physicians who provide valuable access to those need.

Fast-Track Cardiologist Recruitment: Strategy to Attract and Retain Top Talent

An open cardiologist position can lead to significant revenue loss, making it essential to fill the role quickly. Moonlighting Solutions' Call Reduction Program speeds up recruitment by removing nights and weekends from the job responsibilities, helping your practice become more attractive to top talent, improving retention, and maintaining revenue flow.

Optimizing Service Line Revenue Through Locums Partnerships

The cardiovascular service line is often viewed as a revenue engine for hospitals and health systems. However, an ongoing shortage of cardiologists is intersecting with a continually growing demand for cardiovascular services. Strategic utilization of locums can support high-quality, revenue-generating care delivery and alleviate patient wait times and procedure backlogs.

Do You Have a Pulse on the Latest CV Innovations?

Innovation happens when we work together! Join us for Partner Pulse at CV Transforum Fall'24 where industry innovators and healthcare leaders come together for lively discussion around cutting-edge technology and emerging solutions.

DATA AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Unlock Essential Cardiovascular Insights Every Service Line Leader Needs

Uncover the contemporary market forces impacting cardiovascular programs and discover best practices for a proactive response. Our white paper reveals how Biome's robust performance management solutions empower CV programs to enhance quality, streamline operations, and boost profitability. Gain the insights needed to optimize your cardiovascular services.

Automated Interpretation of Echo Measurements Using Advanced AI Technology

EchoSolv is a cloud based clinical decision support tool for enhanced screening of structural heart disease. The artificial intelligence enabled software is intended for cardiologist as a decision support in the diagnosis of Severe Aortic Stenosis. It is also guideline enabled for Aortic Stenosis, Diastolic Dysfunction and Heart Failure.

Strategies to Overcome Revenue Loss from Bundled Codes in Cardiology

Cardiology coders, how do you handle bundled CPT codes? Bundling CPT codes further complicates already complex coding procedures. Coders need a high level of expertise to understand and correctly apply rules that determine how multiple procedures are grouped and billed together. Read 6 tips to navigate bundling and maximize reimbursements.

The Human Element in AI Adoption

Everyone is looking to AI as a potential solution to long-term healthcare pain points and this digital transformation is not a binary choice between technology and human intervention. Find out how MDabstract is helping healthcare organizations incorporate human intelligence to ensure the reliability and usability of data for AI adoption.

AI will Transform Cardiology Imaging: Mitigate Financial Risk With PICOM365

AI is revolutionizing cardiology imaging by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, accelerating analysis, and improving patient outcomes. Advanced algorithms enable early detection of heart conditions, assist in risk assessment, and reduce clinicians' manual tasks, making cardiac care more efficient and data-driven. ScImage's PICOM365 Cloud supports AI adoption while mitigating obsolescence risks.

Hot Topics. Candid Conversations.

The MedAxiom HeartTalk podcast features interviews with cardiovascular leaders and innovators who discuss transformation solutions to today's pressing healthcare challenges. Tune in!

DIAGNOSTICS, MONITORING AND INTERVENTION

Bridge Care Teams With Baxter Cardiology

Baxter's diagnostic cardiology portfolio consists of resting and stress ECG devices, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and cardiology data management solutions. These tools streamline clinical workflow and foster collaboration among care providers.

cvi42 Powers Cardiology Excellence in Top 25 US Hospitals​​​

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging is proud to announce that its premier cardiovascular imaging solution, cvi42, is now used by all 25 of the top-ranked US hospitals for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, according to U.S. News & World Report, further cementing cvi42’s position as the industry leader in cardiac imaging solutions.

Scalable and Low-Risk Cardiac PET/CT Solutions from CDL Nuclear Technologies

Space and scheduling challenges often limit Cardiac PET/CT offerings. CDL Nuclear Technologies provides flexible, hassle-free solutions, including CDL CardioNavix On-Demand Mobile Rubidium and fully equipped Mobile Trailers for Cardiac PET/CT. By offering Cardiac PET/CT equipment as needed, we help providers deliver top-quality care with minimal risk.

Increased Inpatient Payment for Barostim Procedure

CMS has reassigned the Barostim procedure for the inpatient setting as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. Beginning Oct. 1, 2024, Barostim will be reassigned to MS-DRG 276, which carries a national average payment of approximately $43,000.

Improving HF Outcomes and Reimbursement in the OPPS Setting

Early blood volume analysis (BVA) in ED/Observation provides objective criteria to help determine diagnosis, medical necessity, and care pathway. BVA is considered a separate reimbursable service (S-status) under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Payment Classification.

Cardiology Coffee Break- Meet Your Digital Assistant in Clinical Support

See how a clinical decision support tool can help primary care doctors, cardiologists, and electrophysiologists support diagnostic accuracy and treatment of AFib. Grab your coffee and join GE HealthCare for the upcoming 20-minute Cardiology Coffee Break, “Meet Your Digital Assistant in Clinical Decision Support.”

Elevate Your Cardiovascular Care to Achieve the Quadruple Aim

HeartFlow is an AI-driven Platform enabling clinicians to see CAD. We identify, quantify, and classify disease so clinicians can personalize care, improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Our team partners with you to define and optimize treatment pathways that will maximize your clinical, operational, and financial outcomes and growth.

MBF 360 Program Assists with Adoption of Myocardial Blood Flow

Myocardial Blood Flow (MBF) assessment has become an integral part of most Cardiac PET/CT programs. Through our MBF 360 program, MIS has committed to implementing MBF throughout its cardiac network and has added this program to our comprehensive solutions. See the value of MBF through the link below.

From Paceart to the Cloud: Modernizing CIED Care

Switching from Paceart to a modern cloud solution doesn't have to be daunting. A solid project plan ensures an efficient, timely transition with minimal disruption. Discover strategies to tackle data migration, optimize IT resources, and build team consensus for a smooth implementation.

No Cost, No Hassle – Upgrade With Octagos

Concerned about the future with your current CIED device management platform and workflow processes? Our Competitive Replacement Program offers zero-cost transition, contract relief, and complimentary EHR integration. We’ll securely migrate your historical data and improve performance with our AI-powered, cloud-based platform featuring true bi-directional EHR integration. Ready to switch?

Tackling Operational Inefficiencies in Cardiac Remote Monitoring: A Three-Part Series

Operational efficiency is a critical challenge in cardiac care, often hindered by outdated data management and complex workflows. Join PaceMate's three-part series and discover how real-time EHR integration, automated workflows, and leveraging data reduce inefficiencies and optimize workflows. Learn actionable strategies to improve operations and elevate patient outcomes.

PAD may be an Independent Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a clinical marker of systemic atherosclerotic risk burden, and it is estimated that 50% of patients with PAD are asymptomatic. QuantaFlo® supports providers in the early detection of PAD at the point of care with results that provide actionable insights in less than 3-minutes.

Permanent Reimbursement Pathways Established for Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy

Category I CPT® Add-on code +92972 describes the use of Coronary IVL and provides operators an additional 2.97 work RVU's and $140 professional fee when Coronary IVL is performed. Three MS-DRG codes are also available which provides an incremental ~$8K facility payment for hospital inpatient PCI procedures involving Coronary IVL.

New MedAxiom Heart Talk With Martin Shirley from TTG

In this recent Heart Talk, Martin Shirley, CEO of TTG Imaging Solutions, outlines the importance of modernizing imaging technology in cardiology. The interview explains why the ideal time for cardiology practices to adopt PET/CT is now and how to take advantage of current market dynamics to expand your practice.

An Indispensable Tool for the Modern Device Clinic

Vector Remote Care offers a unified software solution to alleviate the burden of remote cardiac monitoring and in-person device checks. The Vector Platform combines remote and in-person cardiac device data management with

proactive, automated patient engagement, reconnection services, advanced workflow optimization features, and comprehensive ancillary clinic and patient support services.

Transforming Cardiovascular Care, Together

MedAxiom works with industry partners to deliver innovative and unique solutions to the cardiovascular care community. These partnerships help member organizations deliver improved value by driving cost out of their systems and increasing efficiencies while improving the quality of care.

PHARMACEUTICALS

Get on Track With Nuctrac™

As patient and departmental management evolves, learn how Nuctrac™ can help you improve workflow and provide more time to focus on patient care. Nuctrac™ is modular and scalable to fit your department's needs. Enhance efficiency, streamline ordering and strengthen care coordination as precision medicine and patient management evolve.

Establish and Grow a Successful Cardiac PET Program with RubyTM

PET belongs in every practice committed to optimal patient care. RUBY™ is ready to partner with you to help establish and grow an efficient and successful cardiac pet program.  For more information on incorporating PET into your cardiac care practice, please reach out directly to littu.jacob@jubl.com or learn more below.

PREVENTION AND WELLNESS

HealthSnap Announces National RPM and CCM 2024 Clinical Outcomes Report

HealthSnap recently published the findings of its 2024 Clinical Outcomes Report. The report highlights the impact of integrated virtual care management programs on hypertension, obesity, and type II diabetes management, and advocates for the expanded use and adoption of RPM and CCM to improve healthcare outcomes and access for patients.

Online Research Library Now Available

For the latest research on intensive cardiac rehab, at-home cardiac rehab, and the Pritikin program, visit our online research library. Each topic features a brief introduction followed by a complete chronological listing of related research studies, all of which feature a condensed abstract and a link to the full article.

HeartX

Nanowear to Receive 14th Patent

Nanowear has been notified that it will receive its 14th patent this October for Heart Failure and Sleep Disorders. Nanowear's innovative technology has the potential to enhance patient outcomes by enabling early diagnosis and intervention through a reliable method for detecting sleep disorders, cardiopulmonary, cardiovascular, and cardiometabolic conditions.

Become a HeartX Evaluator/Pilot Site

HeartX is a unique accelerator program developed and run by MedAxiom and HealthTech Arkansas. It provides real clinical engagement with cardiovascular programs and includes a panel of cardiovascular administrators and clinicians. This panel identifies companies with immediate relevance and facilitates pilot studies at no cost to the participating institution.

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