Major Trends:

• Independent Medical Board: Cardiologists seek a new board separate from the ABIM due to concerns with MOC requirements.
• Scope of Practice Debates: Tensions arise over advanced nurse practitioners performing complex procedures like TAVI.
• Work-Life Balance in Meetings: Live meetings return, but concerns grow about FOMO and digital fatigue.
• AI in Cardiology: ChatGPT and other tools spark discussions about AI authorship in research.
• Regulatory Decisions: FDA approves pulsed-field ablation, renal denervation devices, EVICD, LimFlow device, and colchicine for CAD prevention.
• Transplantation Advancements: DCD hearts and genetically modified pig hearts show promise for addressing organ shortages.

Additional Notes:

• The updated Medicare fee schedule emphasizes community health integration and social determinants of health.
• The AMA survey on practice costs is crucial for accurate Medicare physician payments.
• Shared services and team-based care with clear roles for different professions are essential.
• Quality will become an increasingly important metric for Medicare reimbursement.

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