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Mashup Score: 6Landmark PAD Screening Legislation Passes in Illinois - American College of Cardiology - 4 day(s) ago
Landmark legislation that mandates insurance companies cover peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening for at-risk individuals was passed by the Illinois State Legislature May 29. ACC’s Illinois Chapter partnered with the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) to advocate for this legislation, including providing expert testimony and data throughout the process to help Illinois lawmakers, including State Senator Napoleon Harris III and State Representative Thaddeus Jones, understand the need for
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Mashup Score: 4Health Equity Hub - 1 year(s) ago
The Health Equity Hub returns for ACC.24. The goal of the Health Equity Hub is to amplify the topic of health equity and engage stakeholders across the field of cardiology. Beyond the line-up of presentations and panel discussions on the HE Stage, there will be a Virtual Reality Health Equity experience and a touchscreen Health Equity Heat Map to explore the demographics of your local community and gain appreciation for the scope of the problem in the population of patients you treat. Stop by to explore
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This afternoon's programming in the Health Equity Hub (Booth 2503) will include sessions on ACC's Caring Hearts initiative and disparities in #cvPAD. Learn more about how #ACCAdvocacy is working to advance equitable access to care at the HeartPAC Lounge. https://t.co/R37R5vbtz8 https://t.co/U7REmX8b57
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Landmark #cvPAD screening legislation has passed in Illinois! 🎉 Read how @IllinoisACC and @ABCardio1 made this advocacy win happen👉https://t.co/tWzbUPZXhY #ACCAdvocacy https://t.co/XA1ns2p7Pf