ACC webinars seek to advance the business of cardiovascular care

Paragon Health and the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) PINNACLE Network have developed a six-part webinar series focused on "Advancing the Business of Cardiovascular Care," which  features healthcare and physician leaders addressing topics related to the evolving models of cardiovascular practice.

    Whether a provider is choosing to stay a private practice, or fully or partially integrated with a hospital system, the ACC said that this series provides "knowledge you need to navigate a changing landscape." Topics include: Physician-Hospital Alignment: The Fundamentals of Integration; Integration is not Alignment: Constructing Sustainable Models; Effective Governance: Best Practices in Decision-Making; Cardiovascular Service Line: Building a Foundation for Success; Private Practice Success Strategies: How to Optimize Revenue Cycle Management; and Aligning Incentives Through Co-Management Models.

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