guidelines on aicd implantation for primary prophylaxis of sudden cardiac death implications of the new cms guidelines
New CMS Guidelines (Time Table). Draft of new guidelines released September 30th, 2004One month period allowed for public review and commentFinal ruling to be issued 60 days from October 28th, 2004. CMS Projections. Anticipated increase in number of eligible Medicare beneficiaries by 1/3 to 500,000CMS predicts 25,000 new implants next yearPrimary prevention guidelines (apply only to single-chamber devices) .
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