Archives for June 2016

U.S. Physicians… Just a Few Minutes of Your Time!

CPT codes that describe stress echocardiography are currently under review. Your participation is key in the assessment of the time, complexity, and physician work value for these procedures. This is your opportunity to participate in the Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) process to ensure fair and adequate code valuation. If you were randomly selected with the subject line, “Help ACC and ASE with RUC Physician Work Survey for Stress Echo,” please take a few minutes to complete this new survey.

The information you provide is critical to ensuring appropriate valuation for these services. We greatly appreciate your time, input, and expertise. For more information, please visit here.

Dr. Allan L. Klein Elected President of the American Society of Echocardiography

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Claim Your CME from ASE 2016

Did you attend ASE 2016? Here’s how to claim your CME.

Heart Ultrasound Proves to Be an Ideal Screening Tool for Overcoming Distance Barriers for Pediatric Patients

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Calculating Aortic Flow Rate Superior Test For Patient Risk Stratification

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New Research Demonstrates the Value of Using Strain for HCM Risk Assessment

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Evolving Research Shows that 3D Printing Has the Potential to Revolutionize the Way Heart Conditions Are Treated

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