Edwards and Medtronic Applaud CMS Expanded TAVR Coverage
CMS will expand Medicare coverage for TAVR in people with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis and will review evidence for TAVR in aortic regurgitation. In a prompt-treatment cohort, 26.8% had death, stroke, or cardiovascular hospitalization vs 45.3% under watchful waiting. Medtronic shares fell about 1%. Edwards called the policy an important step for access and heart-team–guided, timely care.