ACC Announces Slate of 2025 Officers and New Trustees

The ACC Board of Trustees (BOT) has approved the College's newest officers and trustees who will assume their roles in March 2025 following ACC.25 in Chicago, IL.

These new officers, put forth by the ACC Nominating Committee, include:

Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC
(President)

Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC
(Vice President)

Samuel O. Jones IV, MD, MPH, FACC
(Trustee)

Geoffrey A. Rose, MD, FACC
(Trustee)

"The ACC each year strives to select the most competent and dynamic president, vice president, and trustees to guide our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan goals while being aware of the strength of diversity and needed talents for our incoming leaders," says Nominating Committee Chair and ACC Immediate Past President B. Hadley Wilson, MD, MACC. "This year the Nominating Committee together with the Board of Trustees has selected several outstanding members who will lead the ACC to the next level of global leadership in the fight against the growing burden of cardiovascular disease."

Click here to read more and see the complete list of 2025 Officers and Trustees.

ACC Leaders Named to Inaugural FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Aug. 1 the roster for the agency's Digital Health Advisory Committee. Among the new appointees was ACC Chief Innovation Officer Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, who will serve as committee chair, and ACC Trustee Thomas M. Maddox, MD, MSc, FACC.

"I'm thrilled to serve on this committee," says Maddox. "Digital health is a critical and growing tool for effective cardiovascular care. It's essential that the FDA and other regulators ensure its safe use without stifling innovation. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to achieve that goal."

The committee will meet Nov. 20-21 to discuss the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and consider risks and benefits of the use of AI-enabled devices in the clinical setting.

"The increase of medical information from scientific advances to patient medical records and drivers of health is exponential," says Bhatt. "Addressing generative AI at our first meeting is timely as we explore solutions and seek expert recommendations on effective implementation of this rapidly advancing technology."

Expanding Tiered Renewals For Early Career Professionals

The ACC recognizes that the first few years out of cardiovascular training are not just a time of professional change – they can be a time of financial change, too. To make it easier for early career professionals to maintain their relationship with ACC while building their practice, ACC is extending its tiered renewals program from three years to four years. Those completing training will now receive the following discounted renewal fees, and will not pay full dues until their fifth year out of training:

• 75% off first year + complimentary Early Career Section membership
• 50% off second year + complimentary Early Career Section membership
• 25% off third year
• 10% off fourth year

Click here to renew your ACC Membership.

ACC Leadership Brief: BOT Discusses Physician Fee Schedule, Health Equity, More

New ACC Leadership Brief videos featuring ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC, summarizes the highlights from the ACC's Board of Trustees (BOT) three-day leadership retreat in July. On the agenda, discussions about the latest proposed physician fee schedule and the importance of advocacy in passing long-term solutions to stop continued cuts to physician reimbursement.

MedAxiom's work in key financial and business areas of medicine and the integration of clinical and nonclinical competencies in order to achieve the College's Mission were also a focus, as were the accomplishments of ACC's Board of Governors, Assembly of International Governors, and many Sections and Committees in helping to optimize patient care and outcomes. Health equity, prevention and access to care were also discussed.

ACC Innovation Program Releases New RPM Workbook

Protocols, best practices and practical insights to help clinicians successfully navigate remote patient management (RPM) are the focus of a new workbook released by the ACC Innovation Program.

With an increase in patients using consumer-grade RPM devices, such as smartwatches and other wearables, alongside a growing prevalence of advanced computer platforms that facilitate real-time tracking of data trends, the workbook addresses several foundational topics, including categories of current RPM technology, objectives of RPM, and the current evidence-base surrounding RPM. It also aims to help practices determine whether they are ready for RPM utilization and provides considerations about how to set up an RPM program.

The workbook is part of ongoing efforts by the ACC Innovation Program to provide clinicians with best practices for using direct-to-consumer devices as a tool for patient care. Access all the workbooks, along with the new AI Resource Center, at ACC.org/InnovationProgram.

Make the Most of Your ACC Benefits

ACC's membership benefits are expanding! Make the most of your ACC membership by taking advantage of the following benefits:

Contract Review & Negotiation Support: ACC is partnering with Contract Diagnostics to assist members in understanding and negotiating their employment agreements and compensation structures. Members receive a 10% discount on any package. Click here to learn more.

Discounted AED Purchases: ACC members can now receive exclusive pricing on the Zoll AED 3 defibrillator. The device is designed to give rescuers confidence and knowledge to respond effectively during a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Save with code ACCZoll3 at checkout. Click here to order now.

In addition to these new benefits, members can also save on medical professional liability insurance with The Doctors Company and meet Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements with a discounted DEA training course offered by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Use the discount code ACC30 to get 30% off ASAM's Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine course. Learn more about these offerings at ACC.org/Membership.