UCSD Center for Transplantation VAD Therapy Approved
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
The Joint Commission (TJC) has approved UC San Diego Health System's Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certification for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD). Hospitals performing VAD as a "destination therapy" (for permanent use) receive a certification of distinction and receive reimbursement from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).