The North Carolina Chapter of the ACC is proud to announce a special grant being offered to a cardiovascular organization in need of funding to create a program with a goal of reducing cardiovascular health disparities in the state of North Carolina.

The Chapter held a successful FIT seminar on March 5 to discuss Preparing for the Profession presented by Dr. Jim Zidar and Dr. Jordan Tannenbaum.

Over the past two decades, Medicare physician payment rates have declined by 33%, when adjusted for the cost of running a practice.  The payment cuts for the past five consecutive years have left physicians and practices struggling to manage practice costs while fulfilling the commitment to meeting the care needs of their elderly and chronically ill patients.

Join the ACC in celebrating Heart Month with events, educational content and more throughout the month of February.

Based on ACC member and ACC.25 attendee input, ACC.25 , taking place March 29-31, in Chicago, IL, will feature a dynamic session exploring the growing role of private equity in cardiology and its impact on clinicians and patient care

For four consecutive years, Medicare providers have experienced annual payment cuts, while the costs of maintaining a practice and healthcare facilities have increased annually. Another 2.8% payment cut is scheduled for 2025, and practice costs are projected to increase by 3.56% over the next year.

The newest clinical guideline released Sept. 24 by the ACC and American Heart Association (AHA), in collaboration with seven other societies, provides updated recommendations for perioperative cardiovascular management of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.