Independent Medical Board: Cardiologists seek a new board separate from the ABIM due to concerns with MOC requirements.Scope of Practice Debates: Tensions arise over advanced nurse practitioners performing complex procedures like TAVI.Work-Life Balance in Meetings: Live meetings return, but concerns grow about FOMO and digital fatigue.AI in Cardiology: ChatGPT and other tools spark discussions about AI authorship in research.Regulatory Decisions: FDA approves pulsed-field ablation, renal denervation devices, EVICD, LimFlow device, and colchicine for CAD prevention.Transplantation Advancements: DCD hearts and genetically modified pig hearts show promise for addressing organ shortages.The updated Medicare fee schedule emphasizes community health integration and social determinants of health.The AMA survey on practice costs is crucial for accurate Medicare physician payments.Shared services and team-based care with clear roles for different professions are essential.Quality will become an increasingly important metric for Medicare reimbursement.
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