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Support HRS’ Advocacy Efforts- Participate in the Virtual Fly-in
The Heart Rhythm Society, in collaboration with other stakeholders, is educating Members of Congress, their staff and the public about heart rhythm disorders. During the American Heart Month, HRS is...
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Cardiac Science Corporation Voluntarily Recalls AEDs
On February 27, 2012, Cardiac Science Corporation notified customers of a recall of several models of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) manufactured between July 1, 2011 and December 30, 2011....
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Promoting a Culture of Safety Featured Symposium at Heart Rhythm 2012
At Heart Rhythm 2012 in Boston, Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, FHRS, CCDS and Paul Varosy, MD, FHRS will host a featured symposium on the fundamentals of transforming intraprocedural heart rhythm care to a...
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The Independent Payment Advisory Board — What Next?
Last week, David Penson, MD, representing the American Urological Association (AUA), testified before the House Committee on Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and called on Congress to repeal the...
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Bill Requiring Unique Device Identifier Introduced in Senate
On Friday, March 16, bill S. 2193, “Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients,” was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Michael Bennet (D-CO)...
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Maximizing Teamwork in the EP Lab
On Thursday, May 10, during Heart Rhythm 2012, Drs. Lucian Leape, Saul Weingart and Jeffery Cooper will present a first-of-its kind (for HRS) interactive symposium about team performance and challenges...
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The DOJ investigation: Lessons from Colleagues
I read with great interest a special article in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology by two electrophysiologists involved in a Department of Justice (DOJ) civil investigation. The...
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Supreme Court Ruling on PPACA
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is expected to issue its decisions related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Four issues were considered before the...
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Final Ruling on PPACA
Last Thursday was a historic moment for our nation. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) released its long awaited decision on the constitutionality of the Patient Protections and Affordable...
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Preparing for the Value-Based Payment Modifier
As part of its recent 2013 Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its proposal for implementing the Value-Based Payment Modifier...
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