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    Mortality rates are only one of many VBP changes to come

    Thought that new outcomes measure was hard? More are coming your way in FY 2015—in addition to a new care efficiency metric, spending per beneficiary. More

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    What health care should be—in 7 words

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    Structural heart disease has emerged as a leading growth priority for cardiovascular programmes worldwide. Chief among these opportunities is TAV, which treats those deemed ineligible or high-risk for traditional aortic valve surgery. More

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