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New MBS Items from 1 November 2022

Two new MBS items (11736 and 11737) will be introduced for remote monitoring of cardiac ILR devices. These new services will be remote mirror services of current in rooms service MBS items 11728 and 11731, allowing remote services to be performed.  Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for further details now available on MBS Online.

In addition, 8 eight MBS items for cardiothoracic surgery items 38510, 38513, 38516, 38517, 38555, 38556, 38557 and 38572 will be amended to incentivise the use of advanced techniques and procedures. See full details of these changes on the MBS website.

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Claiming Guide for repeat MBS services for stress echo and stress MPS

In response to a number of queries regarding claiming of repeat MBS services for stress echo (item 55143) and stress MPS (items 61349, 61410), the MBS has produced a claiming guide to assist providers.  Link to MBS claiming guide 

Note that there are no changes to the requirements of the services for stress echocardiography and stress MPS, including the qualifying indications, time dependencies or item associations that currently exist.

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SURVEY | use of mHealth applications in clinical practice – Cardiovascular Nurses

You are invited to participate in a study being led by the University of Wollongong (UOW) about the use of m-Health applications in clinical practice. The survey is anonymous and takes approximately 10-15 minutes complete.

Wa’ed Shiyab (PhD candidate at UOW) is conducting the survey to examine the use of mHealth applications by nurses for chronic conditions and lifestyle risk factors.

You can access the survey by scanning the QR code or via this link https://redcap.link/mHealthnurse

Study investigators include:  Wa’ed Shiyab (PhD candidate) and Prof Liz Halcomb (Primary Supervisor). Dr Kaye Rolls and A/Prof Caleb Ferguson (Co-Supervisors).

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Wa’ed Shiyab via email or Prof Liz Halcomb email or phone 4221 3784.

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Interviews with 2022 CSANZ ASM Prize Winners

The Education Committee invited the following prize winners to be interviewed after the 2022 CSANZ ASM to talk about their winning work that was presented, and what the future looks like for this project and their work. 

2022 Ralph Reader in Basic and Translational Science Prize Winner
2022 Ralph Reader in Clinical Science Prize Winner
2022 Cardiovascular Nursing Prize Winner
2022 Allied Health, Science & Technology Prize Winner
Dr Dinesh Selvakumar Westmead Institute for Medical Research

Abstract: Cellular Heterogeneity in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Cardiomyocyte Grafts are responsible for Arrhythmias and are Treatable with Pharmacotherapy and Catheter Ablation.

Read abstract in full here as published in the HLC Journal.

Dr Julia Isbister 
Centenary Institute

Abstract: “Concealed Cardiomyopathy” is an Important Cause of Autopsy-Inconclusive Sudden Cardiac Death and Diagnosis Impacts Care of Surviving Relatives

Read article in full here as published in the HLC Journal.

Kristel Janssens
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Abstract: Modest association between peak exercise blood pressure and ambulatory hypertension in endurance athletes.

Read abstract in full as published in HLC Journal.

Adam Livori
Ballarat Health Services

Abstract: Assessment of Telehealth Cardiology Pharmacist Clinic in Improving Therapy Adherence following Acute Coronary Syndrome and PCI.

  Read abstract in full as published in HLC Journal.

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2022 Ralph Reader Prize Winner in Basic and Translational Science Interview

Please find the link below to his winning abstract as published in the Heart Lung and Circulation Journal, August 2022.

2022 Ralph Reader in Basic and Translational Science Prize Winner:
Dr  Dinesh Selvakumar, Westmead Institute for Medical Research.

Cellular Heterogeneity in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Cardiomyocyte Grafts are responsible for Arrhythmias and are Treatable with Pharmacotherapy and Catheter Ablation

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Change Over 70 Years of Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand

CSANZ Immediate Past President, Prof Clara Chow and President, Prof Stephen Nicholls have co-written this Editorial, “Change over 70 years of Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand”, now available in September’s issue of Heart Lung and Circulation.
“2022 marks the 70th year of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Change punctuates our 70th year as we emerge from a global pandemic and embrace a Society that has grown in diversity in membership, leadership, and activity. These changes are exemplified by our first virtual Annual Scientific Meeting in 2021 and firsts in women leadership—CSANZ President (Clara Chow) and Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) President elect (Emily Granger)…
Link to full article on HLC online. Full Text Here (HTML).
and download PDF
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Change Over 70 Years of Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand

CSANZ Immediate Past President, Prof Clara Chow and President, Prof Stephen Nicholls have co-written this Editorial, “Change over 70 years of Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand”, now available in September’s issue of Heart Lung and Circulation.
“2022 marks the 70th year of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Change punctuates our 70th year as we emerge from a global pandemic and embrace a Society that has grown in diversity in membership, leadership, and activity. These changes are exemplified by our first virtual Annual Scientific Meeting in 2021 and firsts in women leadership—CSANZ President (Clara Chow) and Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) President elect (Emily Granger)…
Link to full article on HLC online. Full Text Here (HTML).
and download PDF
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TGA Statutory Advisory Committees for 2023

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking applications from professionals with expertise in relevant medical or scientific fields or consumer health issues to support their statutory advisory committees. These include:

  • Advisory Committee on Medical Devices
  • Advisory Committee on Medicines
  • Advisory Committee on Vaccines

Read more about the committee roles here.

Applications close at 11.30pm (AEST) this Sunday 4 September 2022.

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