NCCACC hopes you will find these resources helpful.
American College of Cardiology
National Site. More than 26,000 cardiologists from the U.S. and around the world are members of ACC. A resource designed specifically for cardiologists, including advocacy, education and easy access to timely, sought-after information.
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Cardiology Today
Cardiology Today is one of the leading online destinations for cardiology news, information, CME, live meeting coverage, and is consistent with the other high quality cardiology resources on your list.
CIGNA HealthCare Medicare Administration
CIGNA HealthCare Medicare Administration is offers its visitors hyperlinks to other medical associations, companies and groups within the provider community.
Health Sciences Library System
University of Pittsburgh. The Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) provides collections and services to meet the information needs of the educational, clinical and research programs of the schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Nursing and the Graduate School of Public Health, as well as the UPMC Health System.
National Library of Medicine
Publications & fact sheets, ClinicalTrials.gov, health hotlines, A-Z topic index, MEDLINEplus, other resources
NC General Assembly
Information on the Leadership of the State of NC including Senate and House
TheHeart.org
Online Cardiology CME.
Find a Mentor, Be a Mentor: Register for ACC’s Mentoring Program
The College’s online mentoring program, developed through the efforts of the Early Career Professionals Leadership Council and Section, is designed to help create and foster mutually beneficial mentor/mentee relationships. The program connects experienced cardiovascular professionals with younger professionals based on areas of interest, specialty and expertise. Register online and find out more at ACC.org/Mentoring.
BCBSNC Physician Designation Program
Development of a specialist designation program which differentiates identified specialty practices into specific levels based on the quality and cost efficiency data of the practice. The Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) Medicare is statutorily required to adjust payments for physician fee schedule services to account for differences in costs due to geographic location. There are currently 89 different localities which have not been revised since 1997. Medicare has been looking into revising GPCI system for several years, but has not finalized any proposals. CMS contracted a consulting firm to study alternative GPCI systems and released an interim study.
Physician Fee Schedule
Provider Performance Analytics
Patient Care Summary Sample
Quality Performance Measure Report Care
Touch Points
CV Fellowship Director Training Program
The ACC has launched a new, free CV Fellowship Director Training Program. The online curriculum features six modules that tackle: ACGME Accreditation, Recruitment, Curriculum Development, Management Skills, and Assessment and Evaluation. Each module offers 1 CME credit and incorporates e-learning and video for a more dynamic experience. Learn more at ACC.org/PDEssentials.