2019 Day On The Hill Update
As everyone may or may not know, HR.1155/S.1361 was passed by Congress as part of the ACCESS Act – Advancing Chronic Care, Extenders, and Social Services, and Medicare Extender package. This is a huge success for our industry, but we still have plenty of work to do!
Upcoming Conferences in March
LSI is more than just a medical device company. We are committed advocates for the cardiac and pulmonary industries. As such, LSI recognizes that state affiliate conferences are a great opportunity to network with other professionals while learning the latest in medical procedures, patient care, and regulatory guidelines. You can find LSI at any of…
Cupid’s Cup 5K 2019
Despite near freezing temperatures, the LSI Medical Team had a great turnout for the Cupid’s Cup 5K this year! The Cupid 5K fits right into one of LSI’s core values: investing in the value of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. LSI has been a sponsor for this amazing event since 2016 and it just gets better and better…
Cardiac Rehab Information for Physicians (ACC webinars)
Have you seen the new webinar series from the American College of Cardiology (ACC)? The goal of this program is to provide physicians with in depth information about the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Mediterranean Diet Questionnaire
Research suggests the Mediterranean Diet boosts longevity and helps prevent a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension, among others.
Day On The Hill
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professionals will have the opportunity to meet with their state legislators at AACVPR’s Day on the Hill in Washington, DC March 4 – 5, 2019. This annual event provides a platform for healthcare professionals to lobby and advocate for the industry. Previous visits to Capitol Hill focused on Bill HR.1155/S.1361 which…
Scholarship Opportunity: Patient Care Survey
If you have not yet had an opportunity to complete our Patient Care Survey, this is your last chance!
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Billing Options
Since 2006, AACVPR, the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the National Association for Medical Direction of Respiratory Care have lobbied CMS to generate a national coverage determination (NCD) for pulmonary rehabilitation services to include patients with respiratory ailments other than COPD.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Hypertension
The 2015 Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) found that a systolic blood pressure < 120 mmHg correlated with a lower mortality rate and reduced risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke.
New Whitepaper: Exercise Guidelines for Patients with PAD
Medically supervised exercise therapy (SET) is widely-recognized as an appropriate intervention to alleviate claudication symptoms in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). It is important that intervention for this patient population also include secondary prevention of cardiac risk factors, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, among others.
