Today @cmsgov announced another significant cut for electrophysiologists (as well as our interventional colleagues), this time for left atrial appendage closure. Starting in 2026, reimbursement will be cut by 27%. This just a few years after the draconian cardiac ablation cuts.

We have come a long way and #EPeeps do a fantastic job in following AuC guidelines. We found that rarely appropriate ICD implants is very low. What’s disturbing is that 1000s of implants continue to be outside of national coverage determination by @CMSGov yet are appropriate.

How well does the Apple Watch “Watch” for AF? In this study, @PassmanRod , @Kelly___Vogel , @JWasserlaufMD and coauthors assessed the accuracy of the Apple Watch Irregular Rhythm Notification feature against implanted devices for AF detection. #EPeeps https://t.co/jdjOLM1ieV

BREAKING: CMS Cuts 9/9 Update. @DrRoderickTung is joined by former Attorney General John Ashcroft. He shares his own personal story and views on reimbursement for ablations. See more here #EPeeps ➡️ https://t.co/8Vvn19Jp8I

Congratulations!! We’re so proud of you!! #carient #AF #EPeeps @Dr_yaz_ @Drayshaarshad @VAhealthyhearts @SidhuBalbir @OmairYousufMD @DrHamidTaheri @e_soh @ashkan_1670 @renny_mullins @jeniferhilton

Is age just a number when comparing ICD vs CRT-D in older adults? @atwater_brett et al share their perspective on a study by E Zeitler et al in #JACCHF @JACCJournals #EPeeps https://t.co/j4kxIg1rUs https://t.co/pNHEy8uzrt

Looking forward to a fun session discussing all things #Micra with @camfrazmills. #EPeeps join the following zoom link at 7p EST tonight. @MDT_Cardiac @VAhealthyhearts @UVA @IHVInews https://t.co/zEoGkC3mcT

HRX AbstracX | Heart Rhythm Society ⁦@HRSonline⁩ Calling for innovative ideas/abstracts: Be seen & Get published at #HRX in San Diego! #Epeeps ⁦⁦⁦@netta_doc⁩ ⁦@jenniferavari⁩ ⁦⁦@DrRachitaEP⁩ ⁦@JagSinghMD⁩ ⁦⁩

Pleased to be first in all of VA, MD & DC to have #EnsiteX, mapping with HD Grid and Omnipolar technology @Drayshaarshad noted “It helped us to efficiently localize this focal LV anteroseptal PVC” @abbottcardio @EPinDMV #HDGrid #OnlyWithOT #Epeeps @atwater_brett

Be sure to join us on Tuesday, December 14 at 12:30pm for Grand Rounds with Dr. Quinn Capers IV discussing systemic racism in the medical system and how to improve diversity @DrQuinnCapers4 @coconnormd https://t.co/RM0pYOnh8n

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Excellent summit with great talks lined up. An honor to present the value of the NCDR EP registry + incorporation of AUC into your practice @ACCinTouch @jspertus @MidAmericaHeart @AndreaRussoEP @atwater_brett @Drayshaarshad @VAhealthyhearts @IHVInews #EPeeps

Our own @MkosiborodMD about to present results from PRESERVED-HF at #HFSA2021 @saintlukeskc @MidAmericaHeart @UMKC

Please see our Stare of the Art review in @JACCJournals regarding the role of first line cryoballoon ablation versus AAD therapy. We explore the effect if first-line ablation on arrhythmia recurrence, QOL, and healthcare utilisation. @omwazni @UBCDoM https://t.co/70IAbxt1af

Today, the 5 most vaccinated states (14M people) had 580 people in hospital, 12 deaths In the 5 least vaccinated states (16M people)? 6,600 hospitalized, 104 deaths Per capita , least vaccinated states have 10X hospitalizations and 7X deaths So yeah, vaccines are working

Every once in a while you discover something that makes you stop and reflect that practically everything we argue about is meaningless

I couldn't agree more. @jspertus has been a phenomenal mentor personally. @MidAmericaHeart is lucky to have him.