Subsequently, this public reporting of quality measures was linked. to Medicare hospital reimbursement through the Hospital Inpatient Quality. Reporting Program. Authorized by the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act. (MMA) and the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), this âpay-for-reportingâ.
If you are experiencing fear, anxiety or stress, your heart rate will increase. People who can feel their heartbeat, or flutter, may be experiencing palpitations. This may be due to stress, anxiety, medications, or it may be a sign of a serious heart condition.
If you are taking Hormone Replacement Therapy HRT you may also be ware of an increase in episodes of heart palpitations at the beginning of your treatment. Menopause heart palpitations can increase your heart rate between 8 and 16 beats per minute.