The Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) designation has long stood for excellence in cardiovascular medicine and a commitment to the highest standards of care. Now, the FACC designation – and the prestige it confers – are closer than ever before
Read MoreAs planning moves ahead for ACC.21, May 15 – 17, 2021, in Atlanta, the ACC is excited to announce that registration and call for abstracts will begin this month. Specifically, Early Bird registration will open Wednesday, Oct. 28 for members and Thursday, Nov. 12 for nonmembers.
Read MoreYour ACC membership renewal deadline is just around the corner on December 10th. This year, the ACC community has rallied together to face unprecedented challenges to our practices and our communities.
Read MoreSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACC has convened a number of scientific and educational sessions with experts from around the world and across a spectrum of disciplines. From these discussions, many points of consensus have emerged about best practices for slowing the spread of the virus and mitigating its harm.
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Read MoreAs members of Congress continue negotiations over the fourth COVID-19 relief package,
Read MoreAs COVID-19 continues to spread, the ACC is working to help members on the front lines
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Michael Foster, MD, has been elected to the position of Governor Elect for the South Carolina Chapter. Foster is an interventional cardiologist practicing in Columbia, SC for 33 years.
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The SC Chapter awarded a grant for the project, “Children’s Heart Program of South Carolina" in 2013. The Chapter felt the project will greatly increase communication between cardiologists, providers and patients and be a great benefit to South Carolina patients.
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The Cardiovascular Team Section of the South Carolina Chapter of the ACC continues to grow! We are welcoming new members and always working to retain current members. Being a CVT member allows individuals to network with others in cardiology, gain access to tools and resources that will help you be successful throughout your career.
Read MoreJoin the ACC in recognizing Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month in partnership with the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation to call attention to the signs, symptoms and risk factors for cardiomyopathy.
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The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, commonly referred to as MACRA, replaces an outdated Medicare payment system, setting into motion two pathways in which clinicians will participate in order to receive Medicare payment: the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System and Advanced Alternative Payment Models. While the details of MACRA are still being ironed out, it’s important to understand this new era of Medicare payment and the four core components that clinicians will be measured on: quality, resource use, clinical practice improvement and meaningful use of certified electronic health records.
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