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ACC Guideline Clinical App Updated With Latest DAPT Content

The ACC Guideline Clinical App recently released its 6th update with navigation improvements and additional guidelines for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention , ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction , Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting . This update completes the earlier release of the DAPT Focused Update in March . A total of 16 guidelines are available in the collection . Search “ ACC Guideline Clinical App ” on the web or in your app store to download the app for free . Learn more about ACC ’ s mobile apps at ACC . org / MobileResources .

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) on Oct . 14 released final regulations to implement the Quality Payment Program created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 ( MACRA ) beginning with the 2019 payment year . These regulations establish rules for clinician participation in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System ( MIPS ). They also detail how to qualify for incentive payments based on participation in Advanced Alternative Payment Models ( APMs ). “ This final rule demonstrates the complexity of moving to a value-based payment system under Medicare ; however , we are encouraged to see that CMS has made several changes in the final rule based on comments by the clinician community , including the ACC .” said ACC President Richard A . Chazal , MD , FACC . For updates and information on MACRA visit ACC . org / MACRA .

Certified Patient Case :

A 75-year-old man presents with worsening dyspnea on exertion . He used to be very active , but now becomes significantly short of breath after walking only ¼ of a block . He underwent a cardiac catheterization to assess the patency of a stent in the right coronary artery , which was found to be patent ; there was no other significant coronary artery disease . What would you do ? Check out this and other Certified Patient Cases under “ Education and Meetings ” on ACC . org .

NOVEMBER 2016 , VOL . 5 , NO . 11

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alfred Bove , MD , PhD

PUBLISHER Gene Conselyea

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY STAFF

PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Kim Murphy

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Shalen Fairbanks

EDITORIAL SUPPORT Rachel Cagan

EDITORIAL

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Rick McGuire

MANAGING EDITOR Eric Raible

ART DIRECTOR Ari Mihos

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTORS Charlene DePrizio John Salesi

DIGITAL PROJECTS MANAGER Chris Gedikli

PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER Joe Corrao

EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS

Deepak L . Bhatt , MD , FACC Peter C . Block , MD , FACC Anthony N . DeMaria , MD , MACC Kim A . Eagle , MD , MACC Andrew Freeman , MD , FACC Ty Gluckman , MD , FACC Martha Gulati , MD , FACC Spencer B . King , III , MD , MACC

Featured Expert Commentary and Article Reviews

Visit the “ Latest in Cardiology ” section of ACC . org for a wide variety of perspectives and analysis on recent cardiovascular research and trends . Current hot topics include :

• Novel Concepts and Treatments in Cancer Cachexia

• Hospital Performance and Life Expectancy After MI

• Screening for Atrial Fibrillation With Smartphone ECG

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About the American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology is transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health through continuous quality improvement , patient-centered care , payment innovation and professionalism . The College is a 52,000-member nonprofit medical society comprised of physicians , surgeons , nurses , physician assistants , pharmacists and practice managers , and bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet its stringent qualifications . The College is a leader in the formulation of health policy , standards and guidelines , and is a staunch supporter of cardiovascular research . The ACC provides professional education and operates national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care . More information about the association is available online at www . ACC . org .

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