
Annual Conference
NC hosts an annual joint meeting with the South Carolina Chapter. Learn more about the most recent conference and how to claim CME credits.
Membership
Join a community of professionals driven to transform cardiovascular care – with benefits and resources designed to help you accomplish that mission.

About the Chapter
For over 28 years, we’ve been working to improve the health and well being of North Carolinians through the support of cardiovascular specialists.
OUR PURPOSE
To contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, to ensure optimal quality of care for individuals with such diseases, and to foster the highest professional ethical standards.

News and Announcements
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
The Transformation of Care Starts at #ACC25.With an all-new line-up of interactive sessions, you’ll have even more opportunities to ask the experts your questions and return to your practice with new ideas to improve the care of your patients! Register by Feb. 12 to SAVE up to $200!
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.
John Rommel, MD, FACC, has been elected to the position of Governor Elect for the North Carolina Chapter beginning March 2025.
He is a a cardiologist based in Wilmington, NC with Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute.
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.
The ACC is excited to bring the Valentin Fuster Cardiovascular Symposium to Washington, DC, from Dec. 6-8 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
The 31st Annual Joint Conference was held September 27-29 at the Kiawah Island Resort in South Carolina.