Changes to telemedicine coverage for Medicare patients

Effective October 1, 2025, the telemedicine flexibilities for patients of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs have expired. For patients insured by these plans, this impacts any upcoming virtual visits with your healthcare provider. 

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular physicians are active in the academic world of cardiac, vascular and pulmonary research. We are consistently on the shortlist of U.S. hospitals selected to study the latest advances in heart disease treatments, including trials for atrial fibrillation and heart valve disease. We are dedicated to staying on the leading edge of new methods to diagnose and treat various conditions. .

Heart clinical trials are conducted by attending physicians on staff at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. These listings are for informational use and should not replace information given by your physician. Studies may close without warning.