ACC President Series

ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC (@CathieBiga), will host a new presidential discussion series highlighting ACC members and their continued work in advancing the College's Mission of transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health around the globe. HeartTalk With Cathie will cover a range of topics with featured expert guests. Each discussion will be an opportunity for members from around the world to gain the ACC president's perspective on hot topics impacting the cardiovascular field, with a focus on team-based care and dyad leadership. Check back for more information on each event and share your thoughts using #ACCPresident on social media. For related conversations, visit MedAxiom.com.

Upcoming Events

  • March 2025 | (Live AT ACC.25*) Technology and Teamwork Shape the Future of Cardiac Care
    Sunday, March 30; 3-3:30 CT; Heart2Heart Stage
    Guest: Incoming ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC

    Join the interactive session at ACC.25 with special guest, incoming ACC President Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC, focused on the importance of innovation and teamwork in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.

    *Please note, you must be registered to attend ACC.25. Learn more and confirm your attendance here.

Past Events

  • Feb. 2025 | MedAxiom HeartTalk Podcast: "Leading From The Heart: Cathie Biga's Trailblazing Leadership Journey"
    On this episode of HeartTalk, Melanie Lawson, MS, talks with ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC, about her more than 40 years of experience as a leader in cardiovascular care. She shares personal, inspiring and educational stories about her career and discusses her vision for the future.
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  • Dec. 2, 2024 | From Theory to Practice: The Power of Clinical Guidance
    Guests:
    • Ana Barac, MD, FACC
    • Joshua A. Beckman, MD, MS, FACC
    • Jae Patton, MSN, CRNP, AACC
    Watch Now
  • Sept. 11, 2024 | The Power of Advocacy: Championing Clinicians, Protecting Patients
    Guests:
    • Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, President and CEO, MedAxiom
    • Geoffrey A. Rose, MD, FACC, Incoming ACC Trustee (2025), Partners In Quality (PIQ) Committee Chair
    • Samuel O. Jones, MD, MPH, FACC, Incoming ACC Trustee (2025), Immediate-past Health Affairs Committee Chair
    Watch Now
  • July 18, 2024 | Achieving Equitable Access
    Guests:
    • Paul L. Douglass, MD, MACC, Chair, ACC Health Equity Committee
    • Antonio Chagas, MD, FACC, Chair, Assembly of International Governors
    Watch Now
  • April 18, 2024 (Live at CV TRANSFORUM SPRING'24) | Synergizing Success – The Power of Dyad Leadership in Cardiology
    Guests:
    • Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, President and CEO, MedAxiom
    • Ginger Biesbrock, DSc, PA-C, FACC, Executive Vice President, Care Transformation Services, MedAxiom
    • B. Hadley Wilson, MD, MACC, Immediate Past President, ACC
    • Jack Chamberlin, MD, FACC, System Physician Lead, Ascension Illinois Heart and Vascular
    Watch Now

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