1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
GENERAL SESSIONS
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Keynote Session
Join us for an in-depth exploration of modern strategies to streamline cardiovascular care delivery. Learners will gain a better understanding of the following care simplification concepts:
The expert speaker will also share insights into:
Speaker: Jaime Murillo, MD, FACC, FASE, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Medical Affairs. UnitedHealth Group
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This session will explore the transformative impact of virtual care on cardiovascular health. focusing on how two contrasting models-private practice and integrated health systems-are leveraging technology 10 enhance lifestyle medicine, risk reduction, care management, and/or collaborative care. Attendees will gain practical insights into the unique challenges and opportunities each model faces in implementing these virtual care strategies, with highlights of best practices, outcomes, and lessons learned. The speakers will provide actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency in the dynamic field of cardiovascular care.
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3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join experts from the MedAxiom team to discuss the results of the 2024 CV Provider Compensation and Production Survey, including shifting practice ownership models, provider compensation and production trends, and the growing importance of team-based care. Learn about the importance of sharing and analyzing data to help your program design effective incentives for physician and advanced practice provider (APP) to support overall organizational objectives.
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4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The proposed rules for the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System will have the potential to affect various aspects of cardiovascular services. Join us for an overview of the proposed changes in anticipation of the release of the final rule and an update on ongoing ACC Advocacy initiatives.
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4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Drawing on real-world, healthcare incident response experience, this presentation equips healthcare leaders with actionable cybersecurity insights. Learn about prevalent attack vectors, the threat landscape, and critical questions your organization should be asking. The speaker will examine proactive measures to enhance your risk posture and the role of the leadership in cybersecurity oversight.
Speaker: Andy Tomaszewski, Director, Strategic Consulting, Google
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHT LUNCH SESSIONS
Prevention to Intervention: Cleerly's All in One Platform for Coronary Artery Disease
Sponsored by Cleerly
Join this insightful lunch session on Cleerly's Al-based CCTA analysis solution. Learn bow this cutting-edge technology can enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline your workflow in detecting coronary artery disease. Discover the latest large-scale clinical data that demonstrates the superior diagnostic and prognostic capabilities of this solution compared to traditional methods. Additionally. gain an understanding of the coverage and reimbursement options available for this advanced service.
Speaker: James Earls, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Cleerly
Tackling Operational Inefficiencies in Cardiac Remote Monitoring, Part I: Leveraging Data
Sponsored by PaceMate
Operational efficiency is a critical challenge in cardiac care, often hindered by outdated data management and complex workflows. Join speakers from Sentara Health in the first chapter of an exclusive three-part series. Learn bow leveraging data can make all the difference in continuous improvement of streamlined operations.
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Sponsored by Biome
Cardiovascular programs face immense pressure 10 deliver superior clinical outcomes in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Cardiovascular leaders and hospital executives alike focus on structural heart and cardiac surgery, two marquee, fast growing areas of the cardiovascular service line, to drive a positive impact on the organizational bottom line. However, the highly complex nature of these programs. coupled with expensive therapies and the potential for significant clinical complications, can erode their profitability. To effectively combat these challenges, organizations must be equipped with data intelligence capabilities to rapidly surface opportunities for improvement and measure the value generated from targeted performance improvement initiatives.
This session will share experiences and best practices from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to achieve significant clinical, operational, and financial gains for their structural heart and cardiac surgery programs by using Biome Analytics' innovative technology and performance management solutions.
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12:45 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This presentation explores creative and actionable strategies for staffing and scheduling at busy echocardiography departments facing high patient volumes and resource constraints. After this session. attendees will be able to analyze current workflow bottlenecks and leverage technology and automation to enhance productivity with existing resources. The speaker(s) will share case studies of innovative staffing/scheduling solutions from leading echo labs. Techniques described in the case studies can be used to optimize scheduling practices to improve patient throughput.
Moderator: Jaime Warren, Ed.D., MBA, BHS, CNMT, NCT, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Speaker: Cindi Cole, BSN, RN, Senior Director, Quality & Clinical Care, Cenlra Heart & Vascular Institute
In today's dynamic healthcare landscape. effective marketing strategies are pivotal in navigating patient-centric paradigms. This interactive session delves into the an of crafting successful marketing strategies tailored to patient-centric healthcare environments. Attendees will explore key principles and best practices for developing compelling patient narratives. leveraging digital
platforms for targeted engagement. and fostering trust through transparent communication. We'll examine case studies and practical insights to illustrate impactful strategies that resonate with diverse patient demographics and enhance healthcare outcomes. Whether you're a marketer. healthcare professional or industry leader, this session equips you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in an evolving healthcare marketing landscape.
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This session presents a case study of how one program improved care for patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with syncope or palpitations. Using mobile cardiac outpatient telemetry (MCOT) and scheduling a follow-up appointment. this program avoided admissions. Speakers will describe the program set-up and the clinical pathway from identifying patients in 1he ED to the
appointment in the cardiology clinic. The discussion will also highlight the application of this approach to larger target populations.
Speakers: Jenny Kennedy, MSN, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Hear pitches from the most recent cohort of companies participating in HeartX. HeartX is the cardiovascular-focused healthcare accelerator created by MedAxiom and HealthTech Arkansas.
Speakers:
Joe Sasson, PhD, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of Ventures
Jeff Stinson, Founder and Director, HealthTech Arkansas
1:15 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This session will provide the building blocks to design a patient-centered amyloidosis clinic. In addition to outlining the infrastructure and resources for effective care, speakers will identify the required personnel, including physicians, nurses, genetic counselors and support staff. Participants will learn how the multidisciplinary team can collaborate with other healthcare institutions, stay up to date on research developments in amyloidosis management, and provide patient education to establish a successful clinic.
Moderator: Jaime Warren. Ed.D., MBA, BHS, CNMT, NCT, Vice President Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Speaker: Amy Brownell, MSN, FNP-C, FACC, Systems Director of Heart Failure, Director of Operations, Ascension
This session will provide first-hand experience of a practice's unique experience undergoing a transition on both sides of the acquisition process. Participants will hear how a large healthcare organization first purchased the practice and are now acquiring a practice affiliated with a community hospital. With first-hand knowledge of being acquired and becoming the acquirer, this session offers valuable insights into navigating the complexities and challenges during these transitions. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the perspectives and considerations from both sides of the equation.
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As ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are becoming an important site of care for cardiovascular procedural care delivery. learn how to gauge the feasibility of adding an ASC to your delivery portfolio. The session will include an overview of regulations, economics, operations, facility planning and clinical strategy considerations. Expert speakers will also outline opportunities for physician alignment and ownership models.
Moderator: Ginger Biesbrock, DSc. PA-C, FACC, Executive Vice President. Care Transformation Services. MedAxiom
Speakers:
Chuck Santos, BSMR, RT(R) CI, RCIS, CEO, Banner Cardiovascular Center West Valley
Kimberly Wendt, RN, MSN, Director of Nursing, Banner Center West Valley
1:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This session focuses on why strategic planning is critically important for cardiovascular organizations. Speakers explore several effective processes that can be followed for developing your organization's strategic plan. Learn about specific critical elements that must be included in the plan to have an effective outcome and how to complete the last step in the process to refine, prioritize and assign the plan.
Speakers:
Joel Sauer, MBA Executive Vice President, Consulting, MedAxiom
Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, FACC, Executive Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Join experts for the latest and upcoming insights to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cardiovascular coding and billing, leading to improved reimbursement and reduced risk.
Speakers:
Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, Executive Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services
Jammie Quimby, CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS-P, CPMA, CRC, CDEO, CPCO, Director of Coding, Revenue Cycle Solutions
Joline Bruder, CPC, CPMA, CCVTC, CGSC, CCC, Manager, Surgery Coding Revenue Cycle Solutions
This session will explore the stakeholder benefits of joining a private equity (PE)-backed management services organization (MSO). Speaker(s) will provide a step-by-step approach to the transaction process. including what you need to know before the transaction. activities and timelines that physicians and practices experience, optimization of pre-transaction value and how to structure deals with important elements.
Moderator: Mau Wedge. MBA. Managing Director. J.P. Morgan
Panelists:
Robbie Allen. MBA. CEO. US Hearl and Vascular
Peter Burd. COO. Hean and Vascular Partners
Josh Ginsberg. Executive Director, The Hearl House
Wade May, MD. FACC. Cardiologist. Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Anjana Patel. Health Care Transactions. M&A and Regulatory Attorney. Member. Epstein Becker Green
2:15 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
This presentation explores strategies for achieving precision in cardiovascular imaging through comprehensive quality initiatives. Key topics include use criteria, standards, data registries, accreditation and continuous improvement methodologies. Attendees will gain insights from case studies and best practices. learning how to overcome barriers and improve outcomes, ultimately demonstrating value in healthcare delivery.
Moderator: Jaime Warren. Ed.D., MBA, BHS, CNMT, NCT, Vice President. Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Speakers:
Ban Reeves, MHA, FACHE, Vice President, Business & Ancillary Operations, Heart & Vascular Service Line, Atrium Health
William "Bill" Cuningham, MBA, Director of Cardiovascular Imaging, Sanger Hean & Vascular Institute, Atrium Health
This session will continue the conversation by focusing on the realities of working with a PE-backed MSO and post-tram action optimization. Attendees will understand how to capture new value for patients and practice while increasing income. Speaker(s) will share the outlook on practice progress for PE-backed MSOs. What worked and what didn't and whether physicians are better off than before the transactions.
Moderator: Matt Wedge. MBA. Managing Director. J.P. Morgan
Panelists:
Robbie Allen, MBA, CEO, US Heart and Vascular
Peter Burd, COO, Heart and Vascular Partners
Josh Ginsberg, Executive Director, The Hean House
Wade May, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Anjana Patel, Health Care Transactions, M&A and Regulatory Attorney, Member, Epstein Becker Green
3:10 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
GENERAL SESSIONS
This session will chronicle one program's journey through implementing artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Speakers will cover the benefits of Al for certain services and provide useful advice on how 10 avoid any pitfalls of the new technology.
Moderator: Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, Executive Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Speaker: Thomas M. O'Brien, MD, Cardiologist, The Christ Hospital Physicians - Heart & Vascular
The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services is preparing to roll out the new episode payment model, the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which includes an episode payment for CABG. Learn about this mandatory payment model and whether or not your program will be included. In addition to discussing the construct of the model and the reimbursement architecture, the MedAxiom team will review key care delivery components of CABG care. This will not only improve outcomes for CABG patients but also improve attendees' ability to be economically successful in this model. Speakers will provide a framework to assess your current care delivery and where you may be at risk or have opportunities for improvement.
Speakers:
Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, FACC, Executive Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CSS-P, Executive Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
During this session, speakers will deliver an administrative clinical solution to provide better cardiovascular care for patients in healthcare deserts. Speakers will focus on the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team to improve heart health for rural patients. Learn about cost-effective strategies for critical access sites and provider-based care implemented in one national health system. Speakers will also share a case study of care team management and remote patient monitoring in heart failure patients.
Speakers:
Frank Briggs. PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FACHE, Vice President, Service Line, West Virginia University (WVU) Heart & Vascular Institute George G. Sakos, DO, FACC, Professor and Interim Chair, Cardiology, WVU
This session will provide an overview of the legal considerations surrounding ASCs with physician ownership.
Speakers:
James "Jim" Daniel, Jr., JD/MBA, Partner, Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.
Joel Sauer, MBA, Executive Vice President, Consulting, MedAxiom
This session builds upon "Building Bridges: An Access Journey, Part I," presented at CV Transforum Spring'24. Attendees can benefit from this session without seeing Part l. This session will provide a path for attendees to bridge the gap between patient access and operations. Speakers will address tactics such as schedule optimization to improve the patient experience and clinician utilization.
Speakers:
Patrick Kokonida, MHA, CCSL, Vice President, Clinical Access Management, Geisinger Health System
Mary Frances Suter, ONP, AG-ACNP, GNP-BC, AACC, NEA-BC, Associate Vice President, Heart & Vascular Institute, Geisinger Health System
8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
GENERAL SESSIONS
Data breaches have created many patient care and operation disruptions. This session will provide some real-world examples of impacts and lessons learned. Attendees will leave with a plan for how to navigate a cybersecurity evolution at their institution.
Speakers:
Larry Sobal, MBA, MHA, CMPE, CEO, Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
Sheri Krueger, Director, Cardiovascular Services, Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
Linda Gates-Striby, CCS-P, ACS-CA, Consultant, Revenue Cycle Solutions, MedAxiom
This insightful session will explore effective strategies to tackle the persistent challenge of vacancies and the sonography department's reliance on vacancies. The presentation will cover a comprehensive approach, including both internal and external recruitment and retention methods, to build a robust and resilient workforce. The speakers will delve into the critical distinction between foundational elements and silos within healthcare systems, emphasizing the importance of breaking down barriers to foster collaboration and efficiency.
Speaker: Sharese Van Sloten, MHA, Operations Director, Cardiovascular Service Line, UnityPoint Health
This session will share a new hospital integration model through which the physicians truly govern and manage all aspects of the practice. This model generates physician revenue benefits from hospital/health system contracting clout. Ensuring independence for physicians and minimizing risk, the Group Practice Enterprise model provides the shelter of a hospital without the daily management. Learn about the legal, operational and financial outlook of one such arrangement.
Speaker: Joel Sauer, MBA, Executive Vice President, Consulting, MedAxiom
This session presents a case study of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Cardiac Direct Access Unit. This inpatient urgent care model provides patients with non-life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pain or shortness of breath, the option to bypass the ED to see an attending cardiovascular physician, avoiding ED wait times and expenses. Cardiologists and advanced practice nurses see patients in exam rooms; observation rooms for monitoring, testing and treating; and a diuresis room for heart failure with same-day outpatient IV therapy. State-of-the-art telehealth abilities also allow cardiologists to consult with colleagues from other urgent care centers, EDs and physician practices on treatment options and referrals.
Speaker: Michael C. Gavin. MD. MPH. FACC. Director. Cardiac Direct Access Unit and Inpatient Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Understand the fundamentals and development of a research infrastructure.
Speaker: Ana A. Mercurio-Pinto, Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
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