Dustin Thomas, MD, FACC, FSCCT
@drdthomas30
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Cardiologist, Cardiac Imager, Tweets do not = advice
Fort Wayne, IN
Joined September 2015
@stoolpresidente This didn't age well. Turns out the game is 60 min. Apparently big ten only trains for the first half. 🤡
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@Heart_SCCT a long journey that led to an important result. This change will allow for access to true multi-modality imaging for patients across the country in accordance with guidelines. The SCCT team truly delivered for its membership and patients over these last 7 years 💪🏼
CMS has approved a major reclassification for coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in the 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS), doubling the Medicare reimbursement rate from $175 to $357.13. This update recognizes the value of CCTA in cardiac care, offering more appropriate compensation for hospitals and potentially improving patient access. This milestone is the result of dedicated advocacy from SCCT members and the cardiovascular imaging community, advancing access to essential cardiac diagnostics nationwide. SCCT gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contributions of @docjuanb @RonBlankstein @MGRabbatMD and @drdthomas30. Over the past six years, they have dedicated countless hours to advocacy efforts, meeting with legislators and CMS to champion this cause.
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RT @RepAuchincloss: Calling all Pharmacists! Help me keep the pressure on PBMs-tag #PharmacistsFightBack with the most outrageous Rx drug m…
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RT @realdocspeaks: This graph shows that the ACA and Medicare Advantage have become insurance subsidy programs. Regulators and politicians…
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RT @realdocspeaks: This is a great article that shows the risk of vertical integration in healthcare. United Healt…
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RT @Heart_SCCT: 💓❤️‍🔥New clarification from CMS on billing #CCTA CMS updated policy to allow #CCTA to be reported w/ appropriate revenue co…
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RT @HoosiersConnect: RETWEET TO SUPPORT COACH CIG! A donor has agreed to make a gift based on the likes and retweets of this post. Let's co…
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RT @ForePlayPod: ⛳️ SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER STEALTH 2 DRIVER GIVEAWAY ⛳️ Our friends at @TaylorMadeGolf are giving away a Stealth 2 Driver built…
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RT @RonBlankstein: This webinar is free for all trainees and SCCT members! Come join us at 11am EST in discussing how to implement CAD RA…
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RT @stallingsgolf: One more giveaway for the 2021-22 season to get the @playofffinale week started off right 🚨 Made a stop by the shop at…
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RT @dickiebush: Over the last 4 years, I lost 100 pounds and wrote every morning for 90 minutes. No hacks. No shortcuts. Just monotonous,…
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🙏🏼 @AChoiHeart . This has definitely been a team effort! We made some important progress but so much left to accomplish to ensure access to all patients who would most benefit from #YesCCT @jolson106 @RonBlankstein @docjuanb @ghoshhajra @EricWillMD @Ahmad_M_Slim @Heart_SCCT
Fantastic leadership by @drdthomas30 in leading @Heart_SCCT advocacy efforts! #SCCT2022 -Multiple advances in appropriate reimbursement of CCT to @CMSGov -New CCT associated CPT -Being in the room where it happens via @AmerMedicalAssn advocacy (Dr Mukai) -Voice to Congress
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@SionRoy @RepTedLieu @Heart_SCCT @SionRoy @RepTedLieu I would echo these comments. The buzz created at the meeting by this video was enormous. @Heart_SCCT advocacy and membership applaud the congressman’s leadership on this issue and ongoing support!
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RT @LorenzGiovanni: Probably the most important workflow today…how does #yescct get an assigned payment? Pay attention to the RUC! #SCCT202…
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RT @McIlroyRory: Going to be a great week for sports in Boston. I have two tickets to the @usopengolf, tickets to the @RedSox game and this…
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RT @BudoffMd: David - that is just not true. Eisner was not an outcome study, it showed CAC improved compliance, lowered blood pressure, c…
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