Update on IACPR Continuing Education (06/09/2010)
The ICN programs, previously offered in the fall and spring every year, will no longer be offered by the IACPR. However, the IACPR Board of Directors has partnered with Academy Medical Systems (AMS) to offer discounted continuing education programs to all IACPR members.
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Proposed decision memos posted for ICR programs. (05/17/2010)
Proposed decision memos for Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program - Dr. Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program - Pritikin Program have been posted on the CMS website.
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Meeting minutes are now posted. (05/10/2010)
The minutes of the Board Meeting and General Membership meeting held during the TriNet Conference April 22 and 23 have been posted.
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IACPR's 2010 Distinguished Member of the Year (04/27/2010)
Marolyn Nuzum has won this award due to her contributions to the IACPR, the AACVPR, the field of cardiac rehabilitation, and to her community.
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Repeal of Section 20.10, Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Programs (03/10/2010)
Because of the inclusion of Cardiac Rehabilitation services, and addition of Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Services to Section 144(a) Pub. L. No. 110-275, the NCD for Cardiac Rehabilitation has been repealed.
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Can NPPs order Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehab? (03/09/2010)
Understanding that it is the contractors discretion whether or not to allow NPPs to order cardiac and/or pulmonary rehab, we asked for clarification on this from Dr. Kenneth Bussan, WPS Medical Director.
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Freedom From Smoking Facilitator Classes Announced (03/08/2010)
Ready to help individuals quit tobacco for life?
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Board Meeting minutes posted (02/24/2010)
The minutes of the IACPR Board meeting held 01/21/10 have been posted.
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CMS CHANGE REQUEST POSTED (12/17/2009)
CMS has posted the January 2010 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs...
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New 2010 Medicare Rules for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (11/10/2009)
New Medicare Rules go into effect January 1, 2010. AACVPR has posted the information you need to implement these rules.
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