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KY-ACC Alert: Call for Abstracts for 2021 Conference
Due August 2, 2021...
Take Action on the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021
As a clinician treating cardiovascular patients, please contact your Member of Congress and ask them to support the “Increasing Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation Act of 2021.”...
Dr. Gretchen L. Wells Installed as American College of Cardiology Kentucky Chapter President
On March 1, 2021, Gretchen L. Wells, MD, PhD, FACC assumes office as President of the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (KYACC)...
KY-ACC 2020 Virtual Conference Recordings Available
Session recordings from the Virtual KY-ACC 16th Annual Conference & Scientific Session are available online!...
ACC Virtual Cardiovascular Summit
FEBRUARY 12 – 13, 2021 Managing Rapid Change & Transforming CV Care Enhancing the Academic Agenda & Optimizing the Clinician Experience Navigating Health Care Economics...
KY-ACC 2020 Virtual Conference Poster Presentations Now Available
View the 2020 Posters!...
CardioSmart Debuts New Website for Patients, Clinicians
Featuring shared decision-making tools and emphasizing the value of the patient-clinician partnership...
ACC COVID-19 Hub Revamped
April 23, 2020...
Kentucky General Assembly Passes “Tobacco 21” Legislation
March 19, 2020...
ACC.20/WCC Virtual Schedule Now Available
March 28 – 30, 2020...
Advocacy Update
As the 2019 Kentucky General Assembly Session concludes, several KY-ACC priorities have now been signed into law....
Introduction of New Board Members
KYACC would like to congratulate our recently-elected board members....
KY Cardiology Represented at Big Sky ACC Conference
February 25, 2019...
2021 Conference Sponsors
KY-ACC has formed a Quality Initiative to facilitate the state-wide exchange of information and knowledge to improve patient outcomes in Kentucky
quality initiative
Managing a quality improvement project is a critical skill for anyone interested in making care delivery — and systems of care — better in their health care organization. To successfully manage improvement, team leaders need specialized skills in QI project management, which has not typically been part of the improvement curriculum.
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about us
The Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (KY-ACC) is dedicated to contributing to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and ensuring optimal quality of care for individuals with such diseases. The KY-ACC works with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and serves as a source of advice to local and state government and professional organizations concerning issues related to cardiovascular disease.
ACC Mission
The mission of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.
ACC Mission
The mission of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.