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Mashup Score: 105ACC President Appears Before Congress to Advocate For HEARTS Act Implementation Funding - American College of Cardiology - 9 day(s) ago
ACC President Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, testified before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on April 9, urging lawmakers to allocate full funding for the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act. Passed by Congress last year with near-unani mous support, the legislation ensures that public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. can develop cardiac emergency response
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Mashup Score: 0HAC Vice Chair Gives Brief Advocacy Update - 21 day(s) ago
Catch up on what’s been happening at the federal and state level with ACC Health Affairs Committee Vice Chair Jeff Marshall, MD, FACC, as he gives updates on…
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Mashup Score: 1Your Guide to Advocacy Sessions and Events at ACC.25 - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
The re is no shortage of opportunities to learn more about advocacy topics and engage with the ACC Advocacy team at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31 in Chicago, IL. Make the most of your time at the meeting by attending relevant Heart2Heart Stage discussions, participating at Town Halls primed for audience Q & A, and seizing opportunities for connection and learning provided by ACC’s HeartPAC. Hear More on Noncompete Advocacy Join state advocacy leaders and other noncompete experts for a Heart2Heart
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Mashup Score: 1Jae Patton, RN, MSN, CRNP, AACC: Advocacy as a Natural Extension of Clinical Practice - 1 month(s) ago
When Jae Patton, RN, MSN, CRNP, AACC, first got involved in advocacy, it was because she was required to attend ACC Legislative Conference. But she quickly f…
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Mashup Score: 0Action Alerts - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
With your help, ACC Advocacy actively works with Congress, state legislators, and other key decision makers to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health. However, we need everyone’s voice at the table to make a difference for patients and health care professionals. The ACC offers a number of ways for its members to get involved in advocating for health policies that ensure continu ed patient access to quality, cost-effective care. Questions? Contact us at advocacyleg@acc.org.
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Mashup Score: 1FDA Update: Philips Recalls Tack Endovascular Systems - American College of Cardiology - 1 month(s) ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on March 3 that Philips is removing and discontinuing distribution of the Tack Endovascular System due to challenges necessitating additional procedures to retrieve or remove the implant. The FDA advises that “all customers should stop using the Tack Endovascular System immediately,” and that use of the device may cause severe short-term adverse health effects, such as arterial occlusion, dissection or perforation, and more long-term impacts like
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Mashup Score: 2Advocacy From My Perspective - 2 month(s) ago
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Mashup Score: 0Federal Policy Update: Medicare Cuts, PAD Screening and Telehealth Legislation Introduced - American College of Cardiology - 2 month(s) ago
Congressional lawmakers have introduced several bipartisan bills that hold significant implications for cardiovascular care in the first six weeks of the 119th Congress. These proposals aim to reverse Medicare payment cuts, improve the early detection of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and expand access to telehealth services for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. These legislative efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes, supporting clinicians and ensuring access to essential
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Mashup Score: 1ACC Political Action Committee - American College of Cardiology - 2 month(s) ago
ACCPAC efforts are aimed at eliminating or reducing hurdles that threaten cardiovascular providers and patients.
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Mashup Score: 4Nkechi Ijioma, MBBS, FACC: We Advocate Because We Care - 2 month(s) ago
ACC Health Affairs Committee Member Nkechi Ijioma, MBBS, FACC, shares her perspective on why clinicians participate in advocacy to improve the access, delive…
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#ACCPresident @ChrisKramerMD testified before Congress today in support of full funding for the HEARTS Act, emphasizing the importance of #AEDAccess, #SuddenCardiacArrest education & funding for medical research. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/2QPNUuys2H #ACCAdvocacy https://t.co/ZQsJuP5RTF