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April,
2007
Vol. 4 No. 4 |
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| Looking for a Few Good Writers |
The Fellows in Training column in Cardiology magazine has become one of the most read Cardiology sections, thanks to the excellent guidance of James Beckerman, M.D. Recent topics have included: the need for adult congenital heart disease training, a satirical commentary on taking ABIM’s cardiovascular board exam and one female fellow’s job search experience. If you are interested in writing for Cardiology, send your ideas or contributions to cardiologyeditor@acc.org or to jamesbeckerman@hotmail.com. Consider writing short articles for FIT Forum, too, and send to adees@acc.org.
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Call for abstracts for posters |
3rd Annual Integrated Imaging in Clinical Cardiovascular Practice
The American College of Cardiology is accepting abstracts for a poster session being held as part of the 3rd Annual Integrated Imaging in Clinical Cardiovascular Practice at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, Mass. from June 7-9, 2007. Please check www.acc.org/HeartValveSummit for additional information. Young clinical investigators and the cardiac care team are invited to submit their research.
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Advocacy Update |
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CMS Announces NPI ‘Good Faith’ Contingency Plan
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), released its contingency plan for the rapidly approaching National Provider Identifier (NPI) compliance deadline of May 23, 2007. Under this plan, during the 12-month period immediately following the compliance date, CMS will not impose penalties on covered entities that deploy contingency plans if they have made reasonable and diligent efforts to become compliant. Covered entities are defined by HIPAA as a health plan, a health care clearinghouse, or a health care provider that transmits any health information in electronic form in connection with a HIPAA transaction.
The ACC is encouraged by these steps to ensure an easier transition into NPI. However, the College strongly urges its members to apply for their NPIs immediately. Also, begin sharing your NPIs with business associates including health plans. Medicare is currently accepting both NPIs and legacy provider numbers as a means to crosswalk these identifiers. To review the Guidance on Compliance with the HIPAA National Provider Identifier (NPI) Rule, click here. |
| AMA, ACC to Conduct Physician Practice Information Survey |
| The American Medical Association (AMA), with the support of the ACC and more than 60 other medical specialty societies, is conducting a multi-specialty survey to collect information on physician practice characteristics. Data related to professional practice expenses will also be collected. The AMA will survey thousands of physicians over the year from virtually all physician specialties to ensure accurate and fair representation for all physicians and their patients. You may be contacted by the Gallup Organization to participate in this study. We encourage your participation, as the data obtained will be a critical source of information for the AMA, ACC, and national policymakers. Please watch for this survey and do your part in completing it in a thorough and accurate manner. |
| Education
Opportunities |
May 5, 2007: La Jolla, Calif. Cardiac MRI for the Cardiologist: A Unique Problem-based Approach to Emerging Technology. Director: Robert J. Russo, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C.
May 10 – 12, 2007: Washington, D.C. 29th Annual Recent Advances in Clinical Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT: Featuring Case Review with Experts. Directors: Daniel S. Berman, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Guido Germano, Ph.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.C.; Jamshid Maddahi, M.D., F.A.C.C.
May 18 - 19, 2007: Washington, D.C. Armed Forces Cardiology Symposium. Directors: Jeffrey J. Cavendish, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Peter E. Linz, M.D., F.A.C.C.
May 30 – June 2, 2007: Philadelphia. 17th Annual Course on Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Past, Present and Future. Directors: Gary D. Webb, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Gil Wernovsky, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Desiree Fleck, R.N., M.S.N. |
| Job Opportunities |
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EAST
April 2007
Position Available - Perth Amboy, N.J. Non-invasive position in interventional hospital. We are currently the busiest N.J. center for the Hopkins c-PORT study of PCI at Nonsurgical Centers. Duties include the non-invasive lab, nuclear stress, echo lab (3D-TTE and TEE), holters, and weekday teaching rounds with med students and IM residents. Some invasive possible. Great staff. Civilized call. Family-friendly situation. E-mail:tork@optonline.net or Fax: (732)601-4757. April 2007
April 2007
Position Available – Erie, Pa. Interventional Cardiologist Opening in NW Pa. To join a group of 13 cardiologists in Erie, Pa. at Saint Vincent Health Center, a 413-bed tertiary care center. Member of The Regional Heart Network who provides mobile Cardiac CT Angiography for the member hospitals. Recently named # 1 hospital in Pennsylvania for providing the best overall cardiac services. Experience sandy beaches on Lake Erie with some of the best sunsets ever seen. Excellent benefit package with early partnership. Contact Sue McCreary, (814)452-7822; FAX: (814)455-1524; email smccrear@svhs.org; www.saintvincenthealth.com Not a J-1 visa opportunity. April 2007
SOUTH
April 2007
Position Available – Beaumont, Texas. Adv Cardiovascular Specialists is leading cardiology practice in S.E. TX. Currently 4 man group with magnificent facilities, including 3 nuclear cameras, 64-slice CT, GE stress testing, holter & echo equip. Closely aligned with largest hospital in region & own a state-of-the-art O/P cath lab. Incredible place to practice with excellent income potential. Extensive cultural amenities within driving distance (Houston 70 miles). Contact Angie Foster @ angief@acscardio. April 2007
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| ACC
Cardiology Careers — The Place to Go
for Jobs |
 Since
1994 employers and cardiovascular specialists
alike have recognized the ACC’s job
bank as the “go-to” recruitment
resource. On average more than 1,300 candidates
contact prospective employers via the ACC’s
job bank annually. The site averages about
600 job openings each month.
With more than 33,000 members, the ACC offers
the broadest exposure for employers’
job postings, including the entire ACC Cardiology
Careers Community.
Candidates
in adult and pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular
surgery may
- Search
hundreds of quality, cardiology-specific
job listings
- Post
a CV or résumé, confidentially
if desired
- Send
a cover letter with a CV or résumé
- Receive
e-mail notification of new job postings.
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