Boston Scientific Announces Ship Hold and Inventory Retrieval of ICD and CRT-D Devices
 Boston Scientific Corporation announced on March 15 that it has stopped shipment and is retrieving field inventory of all its implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) after determining that some manufacturing process changes were not submitted for approval to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Boston Scientific states that it has no indication that the manufacturing process changes pose any risk to patient safety, and it is not recommending explantation of the devices. Visit the Boston Scientific website to learn more »

New AF Website! The Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology have collaborated to present the new website AFibProfessional.org, providing comprehensive information and education on atrial fibrillation (AF). Visit the site today!

Heart Rhythm 2010 — Advance Registration Open

Register now — avoid on site lines and save!

• VT/VF Heart Failure Summit— sessions integrating expertise from four disciplines: VT ablation, basic science, devices and heart failure
• Add the Heart Rhythm 2010 Full Conference Collection DVD-ROM to your registration and save up to $650 from the onsite price!
• Become a Member today to take advantage of reduced registration rates

Opening Plenary Session —Your Input is Needed!
The Heart Rhythm 2010 Opening Plenary Session will focus on health care reform, the shift toward an outcomes-based payment system and the impact of both on the practice of medicine. What questions would you would like the panel to discuss? Please comment on the post by Richard I. Fogel, MD, FHRS, on EP Insights or through the Society's LinkedIn group.

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Education and Networking Products & Opportunities!

• The Society's popular EP and Device Therapy for Allied Professionals: Applying Knowledge to Clinical Practice takes place on Saturday, March 20 in Charlotte, NC. Onsite registration will be available. Learn more »
• Didactic Webcasts — earn CME or CE Credit!
  • Remote Monitoring Education
  • Device Replacement Education
  • AF Webcasts — four new webcasts added!
• Learn more about and order Practical Rate & Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation, the Society's pocket guide
• The Society's Coding Guide for Heart Rhythm Procedures and Services, 2010 is a must-have tool — order your copy today

Survey: Consultation Claim Denials by Medicare?
Clinicians must now bill consultation services using Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes for Medicare claims. Are you experiencing claims denials by your local Medicare carrier?

• Read more and take our quick two-question survey »

March Issue of HeartRhythm Journal
New study demonstrates potential mortality benefit of antitachycardia pacing therapy in ICD patients — Learn more »

Medicare Physician Payment Cuts Fix Approved March 2
The U.S. Senate approved a 30-day patch to the Medicare Physician payment cuts after Senate leadership. Take action and urge Congress to permanently repeal this flawed payment system!

More from Heart Rhythm Society:

• Society President interviewed on gender disparity study
• FAQs on discontinued consultation codes
• Avalere Health's report, as part of AF Stat, highlighting steps to improve quality and lower costs of AF in Medicare
• The Society's “Apples and Oranges” campaign continues to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)