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President's Messageapril 2024 - Post ACC.24Dear FCACC Members, Leaders from the chapter are continuing to make their way around the state, hosting dinners and meetups. Recently some of our crew in South Florida got together to talk about their practices and Florida chapter activities. Please be on the lookout for emails from your district board member about where and when a meet up is planned.
South Florida FCACC Gathering In national news, we have a major update on the new CV board that is being planned. An open comment period is now available for your feedback about the current process with the ABIM and the new proposed American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine. Comments can be made online until July 24. The other major event that has occurred recently, is a ruling from the Federal Trade Commission outlawing noncompete clauses in employment contracts. It appears that this ruling will include most physicians, although it has been met with legal challenges and so it may be some time before it takes effect. If you are experiencing difficulty with your employer, seeking to change jobs, or you are being restricted with by these types of clauses in your employment contract, please let us know, we are interested to hear your story. Sincerely,
David Winchester, MD, MS, FACC President, Florida Chapter ACC |
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).Stop Heart Disease“Early Career Researcher of the Year Award”WIN $50000!
 The Florida Chapter ACC Leadership Academy is designed to nurture and support skills 'beyond the clinic.’ Click here for details and to apply FCACC AdvocacyClick here to view the Final 2024 report of bills the FCACC is following. did you know?
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