StopAfib.org has developed a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about the importance of maintaining normal sinus rhythm to reduce disease progression. The PSA launched today to run during National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. It shares why it’s important to Get in Rhythm and Stay in Rhythm. To watch the PSA and learn more, go to: StopAfib.org …
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Medicare’s Proposed 40% Payment Cuts for Electrophysiologists Will Make Afib Catheter Ablations Hard to Get If you are an afib patient on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more), this is scary as afib catheter ablations may become unavailable to those who need them. We need your help urgently to reverse this proposal by …
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July 12, 2022 Summary: StopAfib.org Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, August 5–7 in Dallas & via Livestream Reading time: 2–3 minutes StopAfib.org Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, August 5–7 in Dallas & via Livestream See full press release and photos at PRNewswire. DALLAS, July 12, 2022—StopAfib.org’s annual Get in Rhythm. Stay in …
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Today, we are featuring programs from our friends at the Alliance for Aging Research. Would You Like to Be an Afib Research Advocate? The Alliance for Aging Research Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) is currently seeking patients, family caregivers, and post-doctoral researchers interested in applying to participate in their 2022 advocacy training. The network …
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We are helping a leading-edge medical technology company recruit up to 10 individuals with afib to provide feedback and input on a NEW, INNOVATIVE product they’re developing for treating afib. Participation will consist of two phases: An individual Zoom interview about your thoughts on current afib treatments, initial impression of the new product, and your …
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NOTE: This offer has expired. However, learn more about the QALY App here. With the QALY App, you can get your Kardia and Apple Watch ECGs reviewed by Cardiographic Technicians. The QALY app was developed by a team led by Dr. Marco Perez. Many of you may remember him from the 2019 patient conference where …
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Note: This offer has expired. However, learn more about the QALY app here. The QALY app is being developed by a team that includes Dr. Marco Perez. Many of you may remember him from being on our faculty for the 2019 patient conference where he spoke on Digital Health. He knows digital tools and ECGs …
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February 21, 2022 You have an incredible opportunity to shape your doctor’s understanding of your experience with afib! StopAfib.org is working with PRIME Education, part of the Everyday Health Group. PRIME is developing and delivering an afib webinar for US healthcare professionals (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists). To help them develop this …
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It’s American Heart Month! Have you seen the new No Time to Wait public service announcements on TV this month? We are proud to be part of this campaign to raise awareness of atrial fibrillation during American Heart Month. To learn more about this campaign, see:For millions of US adults experiencing AFib symptoms, this is …
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Dallas, December 13, 2021—What can you do with some 2022 insurance plans no longer covering Eliquis, Pradaxa, and Savaysa? What is the problem? We have become aware that CVS Caremark, the company that manages the prescription medications for many US health insurance plans, has decided to drop coverage for Eliquis, Pradaxa, and Savaysa from many …
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