The pathway to physician reimbursement for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs): a history and brief synopsis
Roka A, Schoenfeld M. The pathway to physician reimbursement for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs): a history and brief synopsis. Journal Of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2012, 36: 137-144. PMID: 23242735, DOI: 10.1007/s10840-012-9747-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac implantable electronic devicesImplantable electronic devicesSinus node dysfunctionImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorEligible patient populationHeart failureTherapeutic modalitiesCardioverter-defibrillatorClinical trialsPatient populationPrimary preventionHeightened scrutinyProfessional societiesRegistry participantsLegislative agenciesRegulatory oversightAdministrative burdenPatientsFrequent targetHealthcare systemRegulatory agenciesImprove accessPhysician reimbursementGovernmental agenciesDecrease abuse