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President's Messageoctober 2024Dear PaACC Members, Happy Fall! Your PA Chapter has been busy advocating for our patients and profession. We had a strong showing at the ACC National Legislative Conference, with 25 cardiologists, CV Team members, and Fellows in Training going to Washington to speak to Members of Congress and their staff about issues directly effecting our patients and profession. All are welcome to join us next year! NONCOMPETE LEGISLATION As part of the recently passed PA legislation the “Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act, Act 74 of 2024”, the PHC4 (PA Health Care Cost Containment Council) is required to perform a study on the effects of the Act, and to report its findings. In support of this study PHC4 will be collecting public comment for analysis and inclusion within the final report. To ensure comments are included for analysis, the comment must be received by October 21, 2024. Those interested in commenting on Act 74 of 2024, may do so by sending an email or letter by mail to PHC4. The PaACC will be submitting a comment condemning the legislation the was recently passed. It is the opinion of the ACC that non-competes stifle innovation, lead to high rates of burnout and create captive, toxic workplace cultures. They are also antithetical to the doctor-patient relationship, putting the financial interests of the health systems ahead of the care of the patient. We encourage anyone who is able to submit their own personal comments before the deadline of October 21st. Email: publiccomment@phc4.org Letter by mail: PA Health Care Cost Containment Council 225 Market Street, suite 400 Harrisburg, PA 17101 NEW CV BOARD While we wait for a decision from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) regarding the joint application for the creation of a new, independent American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, it is critical that all of our members continue to maintain certification through the existing process. Maintaining certification through the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP), or other approved ABIM options is vital should ABMS approve the new board. Lapsed certifications will not transition to the new board, placing those individuals at a disadvantage that will likely result in the need to pass a certification exam again. By staying current, individuals will be well positioned for a seamless transition and fully prepared for whatever changes may come. Access the latest information and updates on the proposed new Board of Cardiovascular Medicine at CVBoard.org EDUCATION There is still time to register for the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Capital Cardiology Symposium (MACCS) on November 9-10th in Washington DC. On Saturday there is our yearly Fellows Jeopardy Competition followed by a Fellows in Training Forum focusing on good financial habits for young physicians and physician wellness. There is then a Cocktail Reception that evening with a one-day CME conference on Sunday. This event is co-sponsored with chapters from DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia. Please join us and network with colleagues throughout the region! Our CVTeam Educational Forum has had several events this fall, with the next one on Pharmacologic Management of ADHF/Hemodynamicson Wednesday November 20th. Please register for these free events here. We continue to welcome feedback and are excited about growing and having more members get involved. Please check out our website at www.pcacc.org, follow us on X @PAChapterACC, and reach out any time via president@pcacc.org with questions, ideas, needs or if you would like to get involved in PaACC activities. Ross Peterson, MD, MBA, FACC President, PaACC Governor, Western PA |
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ACTION NEEDED:ABMS Seeking Comments on the Proposed CV BoardThe American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has announced the start of a 90-day Public Comment Period
seeking input on the new, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine
proposed by the ACC, American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society
of America, Heart Rhythm Society and The Society for Cardiovascular
Angiography & Interventions. The comment period is a critical part
of the ABMS application review and an important opportunity for the
cardiovascular community, hospitals and health systems, patients and
other stakeholders to show their support for the new Board and engage in
the decision-making process. All comments must be submitted electronically by July 24. In addition to providing basic identifying information, including your name and email, the comment form consists of three main questions: 1) Do you agree with the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine; 2) Does the new Board meet ABMS requirements for initial certification; and 3) Does the new Board meet ABMS requirements for continuous certification? Along with indicating your agreement, the form includes opportunities to provide any comments related to your responses, as well as a chance to upload a letter or document. Additional comments on the ways a specialized, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine would benefit you, your hospital, practice and/or your patients are strongly encouraged. To submit your comments, as well as access detailed FAQs, on-demand webinars and a listing of the initial Board of Directors, visit CVBoard.org. In addition, we encourage you to help spread the word about the comment period using the social media graphic and sample messaging below. Should you need any additional communication support, please contact Shalen Fairbanks (sfairban@acc.org). |
