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Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
04/30/2015
As catheterization procedural volumes increase and the population ages, Corazon believes that preparation in the cath lab for an increased frequency of stroke is warranted.
As catheterization procedural volumes increase and the population ages, Corazon believes that preparation in the cath lab for an increased frequency of stroke is warranted.
As catheterization procedural...
04/30/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Coding and Billing
04/30/2015
Without a doubt, the ICD-10-PCS transition will create a myriad of challenges for coding within the cath lab and throughout the healthcare industry.
Without a doubt, the ICD-10-PCS transition will create a myriad of challenges for coding within the cath lab and throughout the healthcare industry.
Without a doubt, the ICD-10-PCS...
04/30/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
04/30/2015
Sounds pretty easy, right? In reality, it is a very difficult task to find and train inexperienced staff to work in the cardiac cath lab.  
Sounds pretty easy, right? In reality, it is a very difficult task to find and train inexperienced staff to work in the cardiac cath lab.  
Sounds pretty easy, right? In...
04/30/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Systems
04/03/2015
With Xper IM, we have greatly increased our ability to data mine, query, and trend and track cases. This has proven valuable for management as well as physicians.
With Xper IM, we have greatly increased our ability to data mine, query, and trend and track cases. This has proven valuable for management as well as physicians.
With Xper IM, we have greatly...
04/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
04/03/2015
Although leaders must meet budgets and address fiscal imperatives, the art of leadership is ultimately about positively impacting others, which in turn has the potential to positively impact healthcare outcomes.
Although leaders must meet budgets and address fiscal imperatives, the art of leadership is ultimately about positively impacting others, which in turn has the potential to positively impact healthcare outcomes.
Although leaders must meet...
04/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
04/03/2015
Programs are quick to discover that with minimal investment and process redesign, a completely new experience for invasive and interventional cardiology patients can be achieved with the opening of a radial recovery lounge or CAR (Cardiology...
Programs are quick to discover that with minimal investment and process redesign, a completely new experience for invasive and interventional cardiology patients can be achieved with the opening of a radial recovery lounge or CAR (Cardiology...
Programs are quick to discover...
04/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
02/26/2015
For cardiovascular (CV) program administrators, there are three particular areas of regulatory change that may significantly impact program performance and overall organizational success: value-based purchasing, 30-day readmission penalties,...
For cardiovascular (CV) program administrators, there are three particular areas of regulatory change that may significantly impact program performance and overall organizational success: value-based purchasing, 30-day readmission penalties,...
For cardiovascular (CV) program...
02/26/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Meeting Update
02/03/2015
 My interest in CIN began about 12 years ago, partly driven by a patient who presented with an ischemic leg as the result of an embolization from an aneurysm.
 My interest in CIN began about 12 years ago, partly driven by a patient who presented with an ischemic leg as the result of an embolization from an aneurysm.
 My interest in CIN began about...
02/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
02/03/2015
I. A coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) case performed by Zaheed Tai, DO. A 74-year-old female presents with a history of multi-vessel coronary artery disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and renal insufficiency.
I. A coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) case performed by Zaheed Tai, DO. A 74-year-old female presents with a history of multi-vessel coronary artery disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and renal insufficiency.
I. A coronary chronic...
02/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Your Path to Success: Expert Advice
02/03/2015
Every year, the month of February is an exciting time for cardiac programs across the country – it is National Heart Month, and also the traditional time for “Go Red for Women” recognition. These efforts across the country are aimed at...
Every year, the month of February is an exciting time for cardiac programs across the country – it is National Heart Month, and also the traditional time for “Go Red for Women” recognition. These efforts across the country are aimed at...
Every year, the month of...
02/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest