Welcome to ACC’s Health Care Innovation Member Section!

Jennifer A. Silva, MD, FACC

Jennifer A. Silva, MD, FACC
Chair

We are a young, vibrant section dedicated to adding value to Section members interested in Innovation across the cardiovascular spectrum. Our section is member-driven and focused on all aspects of health care innovation, including areas of broad focus career development, such as entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and care pathway development; and more content specific areas, such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital health and digital twins.

Like any new venture, we take a deliverable-based approach to our focus areas. These deliverables vary based on the project leaders and include manuscripts, webinars and in-person events. Here are current focus areas for the Section:

  • Future Hub. This is a Hub on the Expo floor at ACC's Annual Scientific Session arranged and organized by a member taskforce from our Section. Please join us at our next Future Hub!
  • Innovation Initiatives across the ACC. We are seeking to identify and connect members with Innovation opportunities across the College.
  • Cross-Sectional Committee on AI. This is a work in progress! Our goal is to create a cross-sectional committee that will spearhead AI initiatives across all cardiovascular care.

If any of these opportunities piqued your interest, or if you have other ideas for the Heath Care Innovation Member Section, please reach out to me or Elsie Ansong eansong@acc.org. We hope that you will join us to advance our mission!

Sincerely,

Jennifer A. Silva, MD, FACC
Chair, Health Care Innovation Member Section

Join the Health Care Innovation Member Section — Today!

The Health Care Innovation Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

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As our membership grows, so does the Health Care Innovation Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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ACC Webinar: AI For CAD Detection

April 27, 2026

Featured Webinar

Join ACC’s Health Care Innovation Member Section on Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing opportunistic detection of subclinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) using artificial intelligence (AI). Experts will explore the integration of AI algorithms in analyzing routine imaging studies to identify incidental findings indicative of ASCVD, thereby facilitating early intervention and improved patient outcomes. Learn more and register. For more information on AI in cardiology, visit ACC’s AI Resource Center.

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ACC Webinar: Heart Tank For the CV Investigator: EP

April 20, 2026

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Join ACC's Academic Cardiology Member Section on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. ET for a "Shark Tank" style competition designed to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and clinical reality. Researchers will pitch their boldest ideas related to electrophysiology (EP) to a panel of experts. Learn more and register to see who wins and gain knowledge about the essential tools for building a successful, high-impact research project. Visit here to submit your pitch.

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ACC Webinar: AI Revolutionizing Cardiology: Clinical Tools, Research Advances and Ethical Insights

April 20, 2026

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Join ACC’s Early Career Member Section on Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cardiology, from bedside and research tools to ethical questions. Expert speakers, including ACC's Chief Innovation Officer Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, will cover the AI landscape in medicine, practical AI tools for busy clinicians, AI-driven advances in cardiovascular research and more. Learn more and register. For more information on AI in cardiology, visit ACC’s AI Resource Center.

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