CardioSource Video News updates on CMS rule, appropriate criteria

The American College of Cardiology's (ACC) CardioSource.org presents news updates on various topics, including the proposed 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the broadening of the ACC memberships to new specialties, and an interview with ACC President David R. Holmes, MD, on the appropriate use criteria (AUC) for PCI procedures, among other topics.

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