In this episode of ACC’s Practice Made Perfect podcast, Drs. Brenton Bauer and Laura Onderko explore practical strategies for getting started in advocacy, with a particular focus on Fellows in Training and Early Career cardiologists. They are joined by Dr. Samuel O. Jones, IV, a current member of the ACC Board of Trustees and former Chair of Health Affairs, who brings extensive experience and insight from years of active engagement in health policy and advocacy efforts.

The conversation also highlights key policy issues shaping cardiovascular practice today, including the evolving landscape of noncompete laws and ongoing physician payment challenges that underscore the need for meaningful payment reform. The episode concludes with a look at the future of telehealth and its policy implications, as well as the growing impact of prior authorization on clinical practice.