Bolster the Workforce Now and For the Future

As the U.S. population ages and cardiovascular clinicians are increasingly susceptible to burnout, we must diversify the health care workforce, find solutions for rising education costs, and improve patient access through telehealth and new staffing models. ACC Advocacy focal points in this priority include:

  • Maximizing the strengths of the entire cardiovascular care team.
  • Supporting clinician well-being and ensuring safety for both clinicians and patients.
  • Promoting a robust clinical workforce by addressing noncompete reforms and expanding graduate medical education (GME) slots.

ACC in Action

  • The ACC and its Chapters continue to engage lawmakers at the state level to push for noncompete reform while the courts decide on cases challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) final rule.
  • The ACC is a member of the GME Advocacy Coalition working to expand GME slots and increase training opportunities.
  • The ACC joined as an original supporter of the Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Act, which embraces the team-based approach to care by allowing advanced practice providers to order cardiovascular rehabilitation services.

Policy Progress

  • The FTC issued a final ruling banning noncompete agreements nationwide, which currently faces challenges in federal court.
  • The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, legislation that would provide federal penalties for individuals who knowingly commit violence and intimidation against health care workers, garnered bipartisan support in the House and Senate last Congress.
  • The Senate Finance Committee Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group released a draft proposal outline to expand GME slots.

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