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Cardiovascular care is entering a new era, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront. ACC.26, March 28 - 30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will bring together clinicians, administrators and industry leaders to explore the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine and gain practical strategies to enhance patient care.
A major theme of ACC.26 is AI’s role in clinical and operational settings. Sessions will highlight why AI is being used at the point of care, in diagnostics, and in management. Speakers will also examine key considerations around financing and governing augmented intelligence. Other key topics include the impact of private equity on cardiovascular care and workforce challenges in cardiovascular imaging, with insights from MedAxiom experts.
The conversation about AI extends to best practices in implementation of the technology at CV Transforum Spring’26, April 30 - May 2 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. A highlight is the session “AI is the Easy Part: The Hard Work of Transforming CV Care,” emphasizing that while AI is powerful, the real challenge lies in redesigning workflows, integrating data, aligning teams, and embedding new capabilities into everyday practice. View the agenda to explore other sessions about how cardiovascular programs across the U.S. are embedding AI into their operations and diagnostic capabilities.
ACC.26 provides the “why,” and CV Transforum Spring’26 provides the “how,” illustrating the big picture of strategic AI implementation to reduce administrative burden, enhance decision-making, and restore joy in practice, strengthening the trust at the core of cardiovascular care.
Discover What’s New From MedAxiom
Visit booth #1651 in the Expo to meet experts and explore resources from MedAxiom, the premier destination for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions.
Attend the following lectures being presented by MedAxiom speakers:
Saturday, March 28
Time: 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. CST
Location: Heart2Heart Stage, Lounge and Learn
Session: 403. Private Capital, Public Consequences: The Great Cardiology Buyout; How Private Equity is Reshaping the Heart of Cardiology Care
MedAxiom Speaker: Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, president and CEO
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST
Location: Room 243
Session: 219. Power in Partnership: Aligning Teams and Data For Cardiovascular Impact Featuring the James T. Dove Keynote
MedAxiom Speaker: Joel R. Sauer, MBA, executive vice president, Consulting
Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
Location: Education Zone Theater 2, Lounge & Learn
Session: #711: Beyond the Job Offer: Strategic Questions Every Cardiologist Should Ask Before Signing
MedAxiom Speaker: Jennifer Kennedy, DNP, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC, FACC, vice president, Care Transformation Services
Time: 3:30 – 4 p.m. CST
Location: GE Healthcare Learning Lab, Room 222
Session: Implementing Shared Cardiac Services: Technical Considerations
MedAxiom Speaker: Jaime Warren, Ed.D., MBA, CNMT, NCT, vice president, Care Transformation Services
Time: 4 – 4:30 p.m. CST
Location: GE Healthcare Learning Lab, Room 222
Session: 4307. Implementing Shared Cardiac PET Services: Building a Sustainable Business Case
MedAxiom Speaker: Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 10 a.m. CST, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: GE Healthcare Learning Lab, Room 222
Session: Implementing Shared Cardiac Services: Technical Considerations
MedAxiom Speaker: Jaime Warren, Ed.D., MBA, CNMT, NCT, vice president, Care Transformation Services
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST
Location: GE Healthcare Learning Lab, Room 222
Session: 4310. Implementing Shared Cardiac PET Services: Building a Sustainable Business Case
MedAxiom Speaker: Nicole F. Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P, executive vice president, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Care Transformation Services
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 12:15 p.m. CST
Location: Town Hall, Room 344
Session: 359. How Do We Fix the Workforce Crisis in Cardiovascular Imaging?
MedAxiom Speaker: Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, president and CEO
The Artificial Intelligence Intensive offers a deep, end-to-end look at how AI is transforming cardiovascular care – from bedside to balance sheet to breakthrough research. Together, these sessions move beyond hype to real-world impact.
Located in the Lounge & Learn Pavilion, join ACC leaders, global experts and others at the Heart2Heart Stage for informal discussions on a wide range of clinical, academic, and clinician well-being topics. As we work together to achieve a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize care and outcomes, these heart-felt discussions are vital to moving us forward.
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