American College of Cardiology (ACC)

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the primary U.S. medical society representing the interests of all cardiology subspecialities. The ACC is very active in setting guidelines for cardiac care, lobbying for supportive government policy and reimbursements, clinician education, managing several key cardiovascular registries and advocating for the transformation of cardiovascular care to improve heart health.

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American College of Cardiology collaborates with GE Healthcare on new path forward for AI, digital health

Virtual care, remote patient monitoring and AI-based research are three specific topics the groups are expected to discuss.

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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share updated heart failure guidance

The guidance, an update to a similar document from 2005, was published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Philips, American College of Cardiology collaborate to improve cardiovascular care

While Philips is offering its available resources in the fields of research and development, the ACC is sharing the knowledge and experience of its more than 50,000 members.

American College of Cardiology: Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill will help reduce healthcare disparities

Biden signed the legislation Thursday, March 11, one day earlier than expected. 

American College of Cardiology calls for high-risk heart disease patients to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination

According to the new recommendation, patients with advanced cardiovascular disease are at an especially high risk of COVID-related complications and need to be vaccinated as quickly as possible. 

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American College of Cardiology’s HeartPAC temporarily pausing individual political contributions

The Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and continued division between the country’s political parties appear to be at the center of the committee’s decision. 

 

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American College of Cardiology shares new treatment guidelines for HFrEF, emphasizing team-based approach

The document, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, includes updated data and new treatment strategies. 

To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees

In 2020, COVID-19 forced the ACC to cancel its entire annual meeting just weeks before it was scheduled to take place. 

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