Join ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC, along with MedAxiom President and CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, and long-time advocacy leaders Samuel O. Jones IV, MD, MPH, FACC, and Geoffrey A. Rose, MD, FACC, on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. ET for the next “HeartTalk With Cathie” discussion on the power of advocacy to reduce hurdles that threaten high-quality cardiovascular care.
Read MoreNominations for available positions on ACC, National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), and Accreditation Services Committees are now being accepted until Friday, September 13. Interested applicants or nominators are encouraged to review the open positions and may self-nominate or nominate a colleague using the Committee Nominations Portal.
Read MoreWhile we wait for a decision from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) regarding the joint application for the creation of a new, independent American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, it is critical that all clinicians continue to maintain certification through the existing process using the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) , or other approved ABIM options.
Read MoreACC's digital platforms will be unavailable from Friday, May 10 at 5 p.m. ET through Monday, May 20. All systems are expected to be back online Tuesday, May 21.
Read MoreACC's South Carolina Chapter convened in Columbia, SC on February 28 for our state lobby day. ACC members engaged with over 10 state lawmakers and key health care leaders, seizing the opportunity to build relationships with policymakers and position the chapter as the voice of cardiology in South Carolina
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Read MoreThe newest clinical guideline released by the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA) provides new and updated recommendations for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Read More350 attendees enjoyed a gorgeous weekend in the mountains and informative educational sessions
Read MoreChetan Patel, MD, grew up in Anderson, SC and always knew he wanted to come back to the upstate of SC. Patel attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia for his undergraduate education and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
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Read MoreHe is a Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Originally from New Jersey, he ultimately moved to Charleston in 2008 after completing fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC
Read MoreThomas M. Todoran is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Duke University Hospital, cardiology fellowship at Barnes Jewish Hospital and interventional fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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ACC welcomed members from across the US to Washington, DC, this past weekend for ACC’s Legislative Conference. SC Chapter members visited Capitol Hill to discuss key health policy issues with members of Congress and their staff.
The key topics for this year’s meeting included: Medicare cuts, prior authorization burdens, health equity and more.
Read MoreYour ACC looks forward to welcoming members to Washington, DC, this weekend for ACC’s Legislative Conference 2022. Attendees will take to Capitol Hill to discuss key health policy issues with members of Congress and their staff. The key topics for this year’s meeting include:
Read MoreNominations for available positions on ACC’s Committees, including NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services’ committees, are now being accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 13. Interested applicants or nominators are encouraged to review the open positions on the Committee Nominations Portal and may self-nominate or nominate a colleague.
Read MoreThere's still time to enroll in the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) and ensure that you have two chances to pass this year. Depending on your specialty, the first Performance Assessment window for the year will be Aug. 13-21 or Oct. 8-16.
Read MoreThe ACC Board of Trustees has approved the College's newest slate of officers and trustees put forth by the ACC Nominating Committee.
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I hope all have had a restful 4th of July and perhaps a chance to take time off with family and friends. I wanted to update our members on notable upcoming events in the life of our chapter.
Our NC/SC Joint Annual Conference will be held at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, September 23-25, we will be meeting in the brand-new West Beach Conference Center which has received rave reviews.
Read MoreWhen it comes to meeting maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements, you have choices! If you’re due for an MOC assessment this year, the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) is an MOC assessment option that helps meet ALL your needs!
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