Dr. Smith Goes to Washington
This post was authored by Annabelle S. Volgman, MD, FACC, a member of the Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section.  Cardiologists on Capitol Hill? It turns out that a big part of taking care of patients is controlled by what happens … Continue reading → The post Dr. Smith Goes to Washington appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - June 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Admin Tags: Health Policy and Practice Management Membership guest post Health Reform LegConf2016 women Source Type: blogs

Helping Congress Transform Cardiovascular Care
This post was authored by Michelle Hadley, DO, a fellow in training at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA. I have always wanted to be impactful. In October, I attended ACC’s 2015 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. We met with our … Continue reading → The post Helping Congress Transform Cardiovascular Care appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - May 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Admin Tags: Health Policy and Practice Management Care Coordination Fellows in Training guest post Health Reform Physician Payment Prevention Source Type: blogs

The Path Forward to Health Equity
This post was authored by Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, MACC, immediate past president of the ACC. Throughout my ACC presidency, I focused on bringing attention to health disparities and finding solutions to ensure all patients receive the cardiovascular care … Continue reading → The post The Path Forward to Health Equity appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - May 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kim Allan Williams Tags: Health Policy and Practice Management Health Reform Patient-Centered Care Prevention Source Type: blogs

Private Practice Cardiology: Advice For Young Mothers
This article was authored by Riya Chacko, MD, a cardiologist at the Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse in Syracuse, NY, and a member of the ACC Women in Cardiology (WIC) Section. In fellowship, no one prepares you for the decisions you … Continue reading → The post Private Practice Cardiology: Advice For Young Mothers appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - April 28, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Admin Tags: Membership guest post women Source Type: blogs

Past ACC President Selected to Chair World Heart Federation Partners Council
This post was authored by John Gordon Harold, MD, MACC, past-president of the ACC. I am honored to have been chosen as the chair of the World Heart Federation (WHF) Partners Council for 2016 on behalf of the ACC. In … Continue reading → The post Past ACC President Selected to Chair World Heart Federation Partners Council appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - April 18, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: John Gordon Harold Tags: Health Policy and Practice Management Innovation International Leadership/Professionalism Prevention Source Type: blogs

Changing the Conversation: A Unique Approach to Legislative Practice Visits
This article was authored by Edward J. Toggart, MD, FACC, governor of the ACC Oregon Chapter. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), who is a veterinarian by trade and is in his 4th term … Continue reading → The post Changing the Conversation: A Unique Approach to Legislative Practice Visits appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - April 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Admin Tags: Health Policy and Practice Management guest post Health Reform Payers/Health Plans Physician Payment Source Type: blogs

Making Progress in Social Media and Medicine: Engagement at ACC.16
This post was authored by Kevin R. Campbell, MD, FACC, assistant professor of medicine, University of North Carolina, division of cardiology, and a presenter at ACC.16. I was amazed by the uptick in Social media engagement at ACC.16. While 75 percent of all … Continue reading → The post Making Progress in Social Media and Medicine: Engagement at ACC.16 appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - April 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Admin Tags: CV Meetings Special Topics ACC16 guest post social media Technology Source Type: blogs

ACC.16 Video Highlights – Day 3
See more insightful interviews on the hottest topics and Late-Breaking Clinical Trials from the last day of ACC.16 on the ACC’s ACC.16 YouTube Playlist. For comprehensive coverage of the meeting from the fellow perspective, see the full list of FITs … Continue reading → The post ACC.16 Video Highlights – Day 3 appeared first on ACC in Touch Blog. (Source: ACC in Touch Blog)
Source: ACC in Touch Blog - April 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Admin Tags: CV Meetings Membership Special Topics ACC16 Fellows in Training Source Type: blogs