Cardiology
A Monthly Publication of the American College of Cardiology
Written for, about and by cardiovascular professionals, Cardiology
covers profession news, trends and science and provides members with the
opportunity to share their insight on what is happening in cardiac care
and their profession. Driven by member needs, Cardiology puts
research, science and clinical guidelines in the context of daily clinical
practice in concise, clear language. Its editorial format is designed
to be a quick, easy read for busy practitioners. Cardiology,
a monthly print publication, is provided free to ACC members as part of
their membership. Subscriptions are available for non-members. Members
are encouraged to contribute ideas and content and provide feedback to
cardiologyeditor@acc.org.
Current Issue
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July 2009 Volume 38, Number 7 |
Cardiology is now available online for ACC members. To read,
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and log in then click Cardiology magazine.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2 Are Doctors Shackled by Malpractice Insurance? Where It’s
Going; What We Can Do
The malpractice insurance crisis may not be on Congress’ list, but
ACC’s Working Group has been searching for solutions to ease the
burden.
5 Quality
National Health IT Committee Releases ‘Meaningful Use’ Definition
ACC Testifies on Comparative Effectiveness
6 Commentary
When Comparing Effectiveness, You Can’t Ignore Costs
9 Chapters
There’s a HERO in Ohio
10 Practice Management
Assessing Current Practice Management Issues in a Challenging Environment
Recovery Audit Contractors: Coming to an Office, Hospital Near You
13 Cardiac Care
Cardiovascular Care Teams Put Patient-Centered Care into Action
14 Advocacy
ACC Proposals Involve Testing New Payment and Delivery System Models
16 Fellows in Training
Finding a Job: A Guide from a Recent Graduate
19 Communities
Year of the Patient Update
20 Clinical Perspectives
Choosing the Right Non-Invasive Imaging Modality
23 Education
ACCF CME Evolves with Performance
Improvement Initiative
24 ACC News
In Memoriam: Paul Ebert, M.D., M.A.C.C., and Robert O. Brandenburg, M.D.,
M.A.C.C.
Past Sample Issue
September 2008
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