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Joined April 2011
Alongside the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), SCAI has submitted comments to help shape national coverage policy for #TAVR for aortic regurgitation. Learn more about SCAI's advocacy efforts and read the full comments here ➡️ ow.ly/BOkY50ZXOrr @ACCinTouch @STS_CTsurgery #CardioX #SCAIAdvocacy
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Despite rising cases of #CardiovascularDisease worldwide, the number of cardiac rehabilitation programs has decreased over the last decade. These programs can reduce deaths by more than 25% and hospitalizations by nearly 20%, yet funding and reimbursement barriers continue to limit access. Read the full article ➡️ medicalxpress.com/news/2026-… #InterventionalCardiology #CardioX
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Are healthcare policies driving up costs and pushing independent cardiologists out? Preserving access to high-quality cardiovascular care means aligning reimbursement policies with affordability, supporting independent practices, and prioritizing a patient-centered healthcare system. Read the full article ➡️ cardiovascularbusiness.com/t… #InterventionalCardiology #Cardiology #CardioX
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Why is completing a RUC survey so important? Hear from SCAI Past President James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI, on how physician input helps shape the valuation of medical procedures. If you receive a RUC survey, make your voice heard. Your thoughtful participation helps ensure the work you do is accurately and fairly represented to the RUC and Medicare. Learn more 🔗 scai.org/media-center/news-a… #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology #CardioX #CardioEd
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As #hypertension care continues to evolve, where does #RenalDenervation fit into today’s cardiovascular care? 📅Join SCAI on December 11 in Miami for the SCAI Renal Denervation Regional Course. Hear from expert faculty and explore practical strategies for: 🔹Patient selection and referral pathways 🔹Collaborative care models 🔹Program development and implementation 🔹Integrating #RDN into contemporary hypertension care Register here ➡️ scai.org/rdnmiami26 #SCAIRDN #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology #CardioX #CardioEd
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📅 Mark your calendars! Join SCCT and SCAI on Thursday November 12 at 7 pm ET as leading experts translate the new SCCT/SCAI Expert Consensus Document, endorsed by the ACC. Learn how to: 🔹 Identify appropriate patients for FFR-CTA 🔹 Optimize #CCTA image quality 🔹 Standardize FFR-CT interpretation and reporting to reduce variability 🔹 Improve the integration of CT-derived physiology into contemporary cardiovascular care Register today➡️ scai.org/education-and-event… #InterventionalCardiology #CardioX #CardioEd @PRodriguezMD @ESHLOF @nadia_sutton
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Help advance occupational #RadiationSafety for the healthcare workforce. SCAI is proud to support the @ORSIF_org survey, which aims to update a landmark study examining the economic and workplace impacts of occupational radiation exposure. Your insights will help inform workplace safety initiatives, organizational decisions, and policies that support practitioner well-being. Take the survey today ✍️ erg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S… #SCAIWellness
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#RenalDenervation is evolving. Is your institution ready? Join colleagues representing all areas of cardiovascular care at the SCAI Renal Denervation Regional Course on December 11 to explore the clinical, operational, and reimbursement considerations shaping the future of #RDN. Coverage is changing. Referral pathways are shifting. Adoption is accelerating. Hospitals are building programs now. Register today to be at the forefront of RDN ➡️ scai.org/rdnmiami26 #SCAIRDN #CardioEd #CardioX @TaiKobayashiMD
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SCAI and Corazon are partnering to deliver comprehensive accreditation and advisory services designed to help enhance your cardiovascular program. Corazon's unique E3 accreditation process includes: ✅ Greater focus on clinical quality and outcomes 📊 Increased data transparency 📈 Consideration for strategic planning and growth initiatives 🤝 Stronger collaboration between physicians and hospital leadership Learn more about how these services can enhance your #CathLab ➡️ scai.org/clinical-practice/a…
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Thank you, @RepGusBilirakis, for leading the bipartisan Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act (H.R. 7863). Aligning Medicare payment rates across care settings helps keep patients with their trusted physicians and helps independent practices stay open. #OBFA
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Thank you, @RepRaulRuizMD, for championing H.R. 7863 and working to maintain patient access to independent physicians in rural and underserved areas. Seniors shouldn't have to drive an hour for care that could safely be delivered close to home. #OBFA
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Thank you, @RepJoyceMD, for recognizing the importance of H.R. 7863 in today's hearing. We agree, H.R. 7863 can be part of overall Medicare Physician Fee Schedule structural reform. #OBFA
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📢 Tomorrow: Explore how emerging evidence is reshaping #LAAO in stroke prevention for patients with AF. Join us at 7 pm ET for expert insights on CHAMPION-AF, patient selection, referral pathways, and procedural best practices. Register ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/10-26-L… #InterventionalCardiology #CardioX #CardioEd #Afib @bojodaddy @DrTomWaggoner @MCoylewright
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📢 New from SCAI's Congenital Heart Disease Council: a two-part webinar series exploring professional opportunities for interventional cardiologists beyond the #CathLab. Learn what opportunities exist, how to get started, and how to navigate employer considerations, risks, and rewards. 🗓️ Part 1: November 5 🗓️ Part 2: November 17 Register for the two-part series ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/monetiz… #InterventionalCardiology #CardioX #CardioEd @DrDarshanDoshi @asalavitabar @KrishanSoniMD @DrAdaStefanescu
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📅 Tomorrow! Join SCAI at 6 pm ET for a practical discussion on left main stenting. Expert faculty will cover a step-by-step approach, LM bifurcation stenting algorithms, and calcium modification considerations in LM bifurcation PCI. Register for the series ➡️ scaipro.scai.org/URL/26BC-5-… #InterventionalCardiology #CardioEd #CardioX
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