Welcome to the Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Quality Care Through Science, Education, and Advocacy
The purpose of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology is to contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, to ensure optimal quality of care for individuals with such diseases, and to foster the highest professional ethical standards. The Chapter is the voice of cardiology in Texas, providing input to policy makers in the legislature, state government, professional organizations and third party payers.
This site is intended to provide our membership with current information related to the activities of TCACC and to the practice of Cardiology in Texas. Look here for helpful advocacy tools, to stay informed of all the latest Cardiology related Legislative news in the state, access links for related sites, find information about chapter leadership, and more...
 
Education and Quality - Conference Call
This month were are delighted to have Cathie Biga, RN, MSN, President of the Cardiology Advocacy Alliance and nationally known expert on EMR use to discuss the recently released “meaningful use criteria” and the requirements for our practices to achieve such. Click here to view her presentation.
Expert Panalist Needed
The Texas Medical Board is seeking cardiologists to serve as expert panelists. Click here to view a letter from Alan Moore, MD, Medical Director at TMB.
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