Rebecca Kelly named vice president of ACC’s advocacy division

The American College of Cardiology announced today that Rebecca Kelly has been named vice president for the Division of Advocacy. Kelly has held the position on an interim basis for several months.

In her new role, Kelly will oversee the ACC’s efforts in governmental affairs including regulatory affairs, policy, Medicare and payment advocacy.

“We are pleased to have Rebecca continue her work as vice president of Advocacy,” said Shal Jacobovitz, Chief Executive Officer of the ACC. “She has built a strong team and brings valuable experience to the position.”

Kelly joined the ACC staff in 2005 after more than a decade at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, where she served as director of health economics. Prior to her work with ACOG, she held several positions as a health policy analyst focusing on health care financing and maternal and child health programs. She received her master’s degree in public policy from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin and her bachelor’s degree from Duke University.

The American College of Cardiology is a 47,000-member medical society that is the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team. The mission of the College is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College operates national registries to measure and improve care, provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research and bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet stringent qualifications. For more information, visit cardiosource.org/ACC.