tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 5

PHYSICIAN NOTES: CMS Proposes Artificial Heart Device Coverage

On 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.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. In Other News-- Thought MLN Matters needed more pizzazz? CMS delivers with its new -Guided Pathways- resource, an...

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