Innovating Cardiac Device Management – A Deep Dive with Industry Experts

Takeaways

1. Automate data for better revenue. Centralized tracking of device data within billing windows can significantly boost reimbursement rates from 20-30% to 80-90%, making the cardiac program a major revenue asset.
2. Break down data silos. While cardiac care is specialized, patient data shouldn’t be. A central platform can aggregate information, giving all specialists—from surgeons to electrophysiologists—a complete view to improve care coordination.
3. Streamline recalls with data. Historically, identifying patients affected by a device recall was a manual, difficult task. Modern platforms provide real-time device visibility, allowing health systems to quickly and efficiently manage these safety challenges with a data-driven approach.
4. Reduce burnout with automation. Clinicians often face a high administrative burden, but a dedicated platform can automate routine communications and provide easy access to data. This reduces burnout and allows care teams to focus on high-priority patient needs.
5. Move to continuous care. The future of cardiac care is a connected patient journey, not an episodic model. An ambulatory platform that automatically routes device data to the right cardiologist keeps patients within the health system, ensuring continuity of care and improving retention.