tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2008 Issue 7

INDUSTRY NOTES: CMS Proposes Artificial Heart Device Coverage

Plus: MLN Matters launches new Web portalOn Feb. 1, CMS proposed coverage "with evidence development" of artificial heart devices for Medicare patients who are enrolled in an FDA-approved study."Our proposal relaxes a long-standing non-coverage policy, gives access to our beneficiaries and promotes evidence development through FDA approved studies of this advanced technology," said Kerry Weems, acting administrator of CMS.Resource: CMS will issue a final national coverage determination this May, but you can comment on the proposed decision by visiting www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/viewdraftdecisionmemo.asp?id=211.'Guided Pathways' Debuts On CMS Web SiteThought MLN Matters needed more...

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