Webinars & Videos

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Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Learn from experts retooling interventional programs how to keep patients and staff safe as the pandemic is evolving. Gain practical insight on how health systems are prioritizing COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients and dealing with backlogged cases, minimizing the need for additional ICU beds, triaging clinical needs along with essential personnel plus resources, and expanding lines of communication pre-and post-procedure with patients and families.

July 15, 2020
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Spotlight on TAVR: Pivoting to the Low-Risk Population

Sponsored by Medtronic

Learn from four leading cardiologists on the movement of TAVR into this low-risk patient population, how hospitals are increasing awareness among physicians and patients and the importance of connecting patients with heart teams. 

November 25, 2019
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A Fresh Look at Case Mix Index: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Maximize Reimbursement

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Learn from leading billing and reimbursement specialists about how to improve your Case Mix Index (CMI) and reimbursement. See how hospitals are using complete and accurate coding for reimbursement and a correct CMI, and why a lack of good documentation could mean lower weighted DRGs and a lower CMI. 

September 17, 2019
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Expert Coding Advice: Dr. Z on Advanced Cardiovascular Procedures, Including Impella and Heart Assist Devices

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Dr. Zielske and Sara will address recent changes in CPT and ICD-10 coding for heart assist systems and Impella devices. Learn from their deep insight into coding for cardiac devices and the key changes hospitals need to be aware of to gain full reimbursement for complex procedures in the cardiac cath lab. Get the latest on just-implemented code changes as of April 1, 2018. To get paid properly, you must code exactly. We’ll tell you how.

April 5, 2018
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AHA Expert Advice: Coding for Advanced Cardiovascular Services: Impella and Heart Assist Devices

Offered in cooperation with Abiomed

Ms. Leon-Chisen will address the FY2018 changes for heart assist systems and Impella devices. Learn from her deep insight into coding for cardiac devices and the key changes hospitals need to be aware of as well as the most effective ways to get your top coding questions answered.

December 13, 2017

Cardiovascular Market Report: Growth Dynamics and Program Finances

What trends and strategies are shaping the future destiny of the cardiovascular service line? Take a look at the future forecast through the expert eyes of Brian Contos, an executive director with The Advisory Board Company. Is your program poised to take advantage of changing market dynamics such as outpatient care, reimbursement and payment policies? And what about implantables, MACRA, patient-focused care and interventional procedures?

October 13, 2017

Cardiac PET Imaging: When It’s the Right Test at the Right Time

Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance

Diagnosing and treating patients well starts with choosing the most precise test. Cardiac PET imaging is the test of choice more often these days when it comes to assessing coronary artery disease, myocardial perfusion, viability and ventricular function in more complex patients. It makes sense clinically, operationally and financially. It also trumps SPECT in many ways, and can even play a role in cardiac disease prevention.
 

June 5, 2017

James Blankenship

Cardiologists are facing rapid changes in reimbursement due to new payment models, but James C. Blankenship, MD, MHCM, says physicians should focus on providing the best quality of care for patients. He recommends physicians take care of everyone in their practice or group, as well. These days, physicians must also understand the balance between the traditional fee-for-service model and alternative payment models such as the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

March 27, 2017