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Russo, Robert Organization: The Scripps Research Institute
Date: 02/10/2018
Comment:

February 8, 2018

Tamara Syrek-Jensen, JD
Director, Division of Items and Devices
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality
Coverage and Analysis Group
7500 Security Blvd.
Mail Stop C1-09-06
Baltimore, MD 21244

Re: Proposed Decision Memo for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CAG-00399R4)

Dear Ms. Syrek-Jensen:

In July of 2017, on behalf of a group of experts

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Antonucci, Michael Title: M.D.
Date: 02/10/2018
Comment:
I support the expansion of coverage for MRIs in patients with cardiac devices. The abundance of evidence, including 2 large NEJM trials, suggests that when screened appropriately, these patients can be scanned safely. We have experienced issues wherein we have made a multidisciplinary decision to proceed with scanning only to have financial burdens preclude imaging of certain patients who would otherwise benefit. The expansion of coverage would go a long way to facilitating necessary

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Litt, Harold Title: MD-PhD
Organization: Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Date: 02/10/2018
Comment:

Tamara Brunker, PA-C, MHS, Department of Electrophysiology, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

Harold Litt MD-PhD
Associate Professor of Radiology and Medicine
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology
Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to coverage of MRI in the presence of implanted pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator and cardiac

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Stewart, Maria Title: VP, Global Health Economics and Market Access
Organization: Boston Scientific Corporation
Date: 02/09/2018
Comment:

February 9, 2018

Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mailstop C1-09-06
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244

RE: Proposed Decision Memo for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CAG-00399R4)

Dear Ms. Syrek Jensen,

As a company dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of

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Calvert, Barbara Title: Director, Medical Products Reimbursement
Organization: Abbott
Date: 02/09/2018
Comment:

February 9, 2018

Via Electronic Submission

Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD
Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mailstop C1-09-06
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore MD 21244

RE: National Coverage Analysis (NCA) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CAG-00399R4)

Dear Ms. Syrek Jensen:

Abbott is pleased that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

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Holloway, Patrick H. Title: President
Organization: Cardiology Advocacy Alliance
Date: 02/09/2018
Comment:

Submitted Electronically

February 9, 2018

Joseph Hutter, MD, MA
Medical Officer
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Attention: CAG-00157R4
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850

RE: Proposed Decision Memo for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CAG-00399R4)

Dear Dr. Hutter:

Cardiology Advocacy Alliance (CAA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed decision memo for MRI coverage.

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Warner, MD, FAHA, John J. Title: President
Organization: American Heart Association
Date: 02/09/2018
Comment:

February 9, 2018

Tamara Syrek Jensen, J.D.
Director, Coverage and Analysis Group
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244

Re: CAG-00399R4

Dear Ms. Syrek Jensen:

On behalf of the American Heart Association (AHA), including the American Stroke Association (ASA) and over 30 million volunteers and supporters, we appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed decision memo for magnetic

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Weems, Peter Title: Director of Policy and Strategy
Organization: Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA)
Date: 02/09/2018
Comment:

February 9, 2018

BY ELECTRONIC DELIVERY

Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD
Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mailstop S3-02-01
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore MD 21244

Re: CAG-00399R4, Proposed Decision Memo for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Dear Director Jensen:

As the premier trade association

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Chari, Ravi Title: SVP
Organization: HCA
Date: 02/08/2018
Comment:

HCA is a major hospital provider across the United States. We maintain a focus on patients and are engaged in many quality initiatives. These initiatives center on the delivery of high quality patient care, including compliance with local and national coverage determinations. It is in this spirit that we submit these comments on the proposed changes to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) National Coverage Determination (NCD).

We commend CMS for:

  • expanding coverage to

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Branham, Chandra Title: VP, Payment & Healthcare Delivery Policy
Organization: Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
Date: 02/08/2018
Comment:

February 8, 2018

Tamara Syrek Jensen, JD
Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Office of Clinical Standards and Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mailstop S3-02-01
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore MD 21244

RE: Proposed National Coverage Analysis (NCA) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)(CAG-00399R4)

Dear Ms. Syrek Jensen:

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) offers the

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Veath, Barbara Title: Sr. Director, Reimbursement and Health Policy
Organization: Medtronic - CRHF Division
Date: 02/07/2018
Comment:

February 7, 2018

Ms. Tamara Syrek Jensen, J.D.
Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Center for Clinical Standards and Quality
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard, C1-14-15
Baltimore, Maryland 21244

Dear Ms. Syrek Jensen:

Medtronic is the world's leading medical technology company, specializing in implantable and interventional therapies that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We are committed

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Van Hare, MD, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS-PC, George F. Title: President, Heart Rhythm Society
Organization: Heart Rhythm Society
Date: 02/07/2018
Comment:

February 7, 2018

Ms. Tamara Syrek-Jensen
Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244

RE: National Coverage Analysis (NCA) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CAG-00399R4)

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), and the American College of Radiology (ACR) are the

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Kloosterman, Esteban Title: M.D.
Organization: Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Date: 01/30/2018
Comment:
I agree and support the proposal in the terms that is written. I encourage CMS to have imaging centers to keep adequate records of the procedures performed in order to have trackable and data mining opportunities to learn about this experience and assure compliance.
Sandler, MD, FACC, FHRS, David A. Title: Director, Electrophysiology
Organization: Oklahoma Heart Institute
Date: 01/27/2018
Comment:

January 27, 2018

Ms. Tamara Syrek-Jensen
Director, Coverage & Analysis Group
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244

RE: National Coverage Analysis (NCA) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CAG-00399R4)

As a high volume cardiovascular MRI center that has performed research and published in this area, we are pleased to provide comments on the recent CMS coverage proposal

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