Patients undergoing TAVR who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and are dialysis-dependent may have a higher risk of mortality than patients who are not dependent on dialysis, according to a study published June 3 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Using data from the STS/ACC TVT Registry, Molly Szerlip, MD, FACC, et al., looked at 72,631 patients…
CMS proposes to add cardiac catheter ablation procedures to the ASC covered procedures list (CPL). Such an addition has been a key point of effort…
Increasing access to AEDs has been a priority issue for several ACC State Chapters, guiding their advocacy efforts throughout the 2025 state legislative sessions. In…
The overall reimbursement for cardiovascular services is projected to increase roughly 1% compared with 2025, including changes to policies and individual service values. Individuals and…
The overall reimbursement for cardiovascular services is projected to increase roughly 1% compared with 2025, including changes to policies and individual service values. Individuals and…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law on July 4, cutting more than $1 trillion in Medicaid funding and making substantial changes to…
The annual ACC Legislative Conference brings together ACC members from across the country to advocate for cardiovascular professionals and their patients.
The annual ACC Legislative Conference brings together ACC members from across the country to advocate for cardiovascular professionals and their patients.
Warren Q. Foster, MD, FACC, details the many ways he has participated in advocacy throughout the years, from attending ACC Legislative Conference to lobbying…
With your help, ACC Advocacy actively works with Congress, state legislators and other key decision-makers to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health. By taking…
Diverse communities with varying geographical and socioeconomic factors face unique health challenges and growing disparities in care. The ACC is committed to supporting education and…
