The American College of Cardiology submitted comments last year noting non-competes can hurt physician mobility and patient access to care. The FTC agreed and has issued a ban on such clauses, but there is still more work to do at the state level. bit.ly/49VGlZc

Efforts by the ACC, AHA, HFSA, HRS & SCAI to create a new, independent Board of Cardiovascular Medicine under the ABMS are closer to becoming a reality w/ an 📢 by the ABMS Advisory Board on Specialty Board Development of an open comment period. bit.ly/49ThdCb #CVBoard

Calling all #cardiologists ! Share your support for a new, independent #CVBoard during the 90-day open comment period announced by ABMS. This is an important opportunity for cardiologists to engage in the application review and approval process and provide insights into the…

Unbelievable loss for the PAD community. Rep Payne was a leader in Congress, working to advocate for patients in need of better care.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Rep Donald Payne Jr., who was not only a big brother and mentor but also an advocate, public servant, and compassionate individual.
My thoughts, prayers, and support are with the remarkable Payne family, LaVerne, and all his loved ones. 🙏🏾 💔

'FTC Chair Lina Khan told reporters Tuesday morning that around 25,000 of the 26,000 public comments the agency received supported the proposal, with health care workers making up “a pretty significant chunk.”' FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements thehill.com/business/46154…

There will be legal challenges, no doubt, but exciting to see the FTC agreeing non-competes limit physician mobility and impair patients’ access to high quality cardiovascular care. ⁦⁦ACC Advocacy⁩ ⁦New York Chapter, ACC⁩ ⁦Srihari S. Naidu, MD⁩ nytimes.com/2024/04/23/bus…

Really enjoyed my time American College of Cardiology #ACCBOG . Made great friends, did good work, & most importantly worked hard for New York Chapter, ACC to bring one culture & identity to New York cardiologists without silos. Will stay involved to try & get noncompetes out! Aaron Paul Kithcart Senator Sean Ryan

The United Kingdom is poised to have the first 'smoke-free' generation, banning tobacco sales for anyone born after 2009. This could prevent millions of early deaths and save the health care system billions. wapo.st/4dbJwyK

Spotted at #ACC24 : Presenters from Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital Weill Cornell Medicine Stony Brook Medicine Lenox Hill Hospital
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This afternoon's programming in the Health Equity Hub (Booth 2503) will include sessions on ACC's Caring Hearts initiative and disparities in #cvPAD . Learn more about how #ACCAdvocacy is working to advance equitable access to care at the HeartPAC Lounge. bit.ly/4agGDL7

New York Chapter, ACC's triennial transfer of power, from our outgoing Governors to our new Governors, is underway at #ACC24 ! Congratulations to Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD and Vijay Iyer MD PhD FACC FSCAI from Srihari S. Naidu, MD and Hima Vidula, MD, MS, FACC!

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A third of LGBT adults report being treated unfairly by health care professionals. These patients are less likely to seek medical care, leading to worse health care outcomes. We have to do a better job treating ALL patients with respect. bit.ly/3J5QEyA

I didn't know 1500 buildings in Manhattan still relied on steam produced at six plants across the city for heating and cooling. Those orange stacks that are so common in Midtown are used to lift steam leaks above vehicles and pedestrians. nyti.ms/3xjVea7

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Come join us on Sunday 4/7 at 1 pm ET on the Heart 2 Heart Stage at #ACC24 to hear more!

Now that Wegovy is approved for treatment of cardiovascular disease, Medicare has said it will cover the weight loss drug. This is a huge expansion in access for Americans! reut.rs/3TKITEC

2024. New year & new push to discuss noncompetes. Patient access to docs must take priority. FTC Governor Kathy Hochul Senator Sean Ryan New York Chapter, ACC Aaron Paul Kithcart chadi nabhan MD, MBA, FACP Aaron Goodman - “Papa Heme” Dr. Glaucomflecken AMA American College of Cardiology SCAI Now Heart Rhythm Society MSSNYPAC apple.news/AE1zDWShMR5Kn0…

Stop the Cut – Join me and ACC Advocacy in supporting H.R. 6683. Click here to send your member of Congress a message! votervoice.net/Shares/BPl0bAu…

Regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of hospitalization due to Covid in older adults. More evidence that exercise is an important part of health. bit.ly/4bE1iJX

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