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Jun 3
Registration for #ACCLegConf 2026 is officially open! 🎉
Grab a front-row seat to the #HealthPolicy decisions shaping CV care and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. #ACCAdvocacy needs your support this fall.
Learn more and register today ➡️ bit.ly/3BxpTiu
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Jun 12
Dr. Osama Ibrahim hosted TN State Senator @janicebowlingtn at his practice. 🤝
Their meeting touched on #cvPAD awareness, screening and coverage as well as the realities of treating patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. #ACCAdvocacy
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Jun 10
Dr. @wqfoster welcomed Alabama State Senator @Sam_Givhan to the Huntsville Cardiovascular Clinic. During the visit, they toured the facility and discussed #PriorAuth reform.
Learn more about #ACCAdvocacy's Legislator Practice Visit Program ➡️ bit.ly/48zZpxc
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Jun 9
As the launch of the Ambulatory Specialty Model approaches, #ACCAdvocacy is urging key changes to support clinicians and ensure high-quality care for patients with #HeartFailure. #ValueBasedCare
Get the details ➡️ bit.ly/43VUHYF
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Jun 8
SF 2474 is now law, ensuring schools across Iowa have cardiac emergency response plans. Thank you to all who worked to help get this bill across the finish line!
📸: @LezlieMestdagh representing @IowaACC at the bill signing.
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Jun 5
An #ACCAdvocacy analysis of the Ambulatory Specialty Model's preliminary participant list found that up to 20% of selected clinicians may be incorrectly classified under the specialty cardiovascular disease/cardiology.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4g8l4BY #ValueBasedCare
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Jun 3
.@RI_ACC members rallied support for H7310 in Providence! The bill requires Medicaid coverage for self-measured blood pressure cuffs for pregnant and postpartum patients. #MaternalHealth #ACCAdvocacy
@KayleShapero @nishantshahmd @JenStewartRI
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May 28
“A testing and transition period, with continued input from cardiologists and practices, would make the model fairer, more clinically meaningful, and more likely to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure,” #ACCInnovation member @medtmaddox discussed the new Ambulatory Specialty Model with @BeckersASC. bit.ly/4wSDuwy @Cardiology #ACCAdvocacy
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May 27
“There’s a simple, affordable tool that can help identify dangerous blood pressure spikes early: a home blood pressure cuff,” @RI_ACC members Dr. @KayleShapero and Jamil Halaby III, MSN, share their insights with @RICurrent: bit.ly/49Vq8G2 @Cardiology #ACCChapters #ACCAdvocacy
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May 22
.@US_FDA has approved baxdrostat, a first-in-class oral aldosterone synthase inhibitor, as an add-on therapy for adults with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4wY2LWq
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May 21
#ACCAdvocacy was on the Hill this week with Every 100th Heart, pushing for robust funding to advance #CHD research and improve outcomes.
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May 21
.@OhioACC members made their voices heard for their patients and community, advocating for #AEDAccess, #PriorAuth reform and banning #Noncompetes.
@ChristinaFinkMD @EllenSabik @DrHebaMD @DrAnneAlbers #ACCAdvocacy
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May 20
✨ New Discussion Series: On the Rox
Go inside #ACCLeadership with #ACCPresident @Drroxmehran!
🎙️ Episode 1 features Immediate Past President @ChrisKramerMD ➕ ACC CEO @GatesCathy on leadership, member needs & the future of cardiology.
Watch here 📽️ bit.ly/4dQFa2d
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May 19
ACC Trustee @SamOJonesMD describes the impact the Ambulatory Specialty Model will have on participating cardiologists treating patients with #HeartFailure starting January 2027 in a recent @CardioBusiness video interview.
Watch here ➡️ bit.ly/4uVCfuG #ValueBasedCare
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May 15
📆 Save the date for #ACCLegConf 2026 - Oct. 4-6!
#ACCAdvocacy is looking forward to welcoming ACC members to Washington, DC, to shape #HealthPolicy on the Hill. Registration will open soon! 🔗 bit.ly/3BxpTiu
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May 14
Also on @thehill's "Protecting Patients from America's No. 1 Killer" panel, ACC Mississippi Chapter Governor Dr. Dharmesh Patel discussing measuring what matters for #CVD risk factors: bit.ly/4mFEU92
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May 14
This morning, ACC Chief Medical Officer Dr. @DickKovacs spoke at @thehill panel on "Protecting Patients from America's No. 1 Killer" with other #CVD stakeholders about innovation, access and equity in CV care. bit.ly/4mFEU92
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May 12
.@NJACC members came together last week to advocate for ❤️ healthy meals in schools and restaurants, clinician well-being, and increased access to #telehealth services. #ACCAdvocacy @robbinsi4291 @RBP0612
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May 7
.@US_FDA has taken an unprecedented step in authorizing the sale of fruit flavored Glas e-cigarettes. Read more about concerns from #ACCAdvocacy and @TobaccoFreeKids ➡️ bit.ly/4neXepH
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May 6
🎤 ACC members testified before the Rhode Island House Finance Committee in support of a bill requiring SMBP cuff coverage for eligible Medicaid patients. #ACCAdvocacy
Calling all RI members! Take action ➡️ bit.ly/4naQNnA
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