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Health Equity Hub
Expo, #17047
The Health Equity Hub is one of ACC's many initiatives designed to create a culture of health equity in cardiovascular medicine and eliminate disparities by ensuring equitable cardiovascular care for all through education and collaboration.
The Health Equity Hub stage will host presentations focusing on how implementation science and community-based programs are poised to transform cardiovascular medicine and address social determinants of health, the role partnerships and collaborations across the healthcare system can play in strengthening equitable care, and patient-centered discussions on the impact of care delivery and equitable outcomes. Plus, don't miss the ACC Leadership and Industry Panel, a key discussion between experts in cardiovascular medicine and leading partners.
Beyond the line-up of presentations and panel discussions on the Health Equity Stage, gain knowledge through case-based health equity educational modules and a Health Equity Heat Map to explore the demographics of your local community. Stop by to explore a variety of topics and learning experiences related to health equity and take the Health Equity Pledge.
Quick Links: Saturday, March 29 • Sunday, March 30 • Monday, March 31
Saturday, March 29
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
4700. Implementation Science: Best Practices For Health Equity in Cardiovascular Medicine
Translating evidence-based practices and research into practical clinical settings comes with challenges, and successfully overcoming these obstacles is vital for enhancing healthcare delivery and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Implementation science has emerged as a dynamic field dedicated to developing robust methods that seamlessly integrate evidence-based practices, interventions, and health policies into healthcare and public health frameworks. The primary objective of implementation science is to improve population health outcomes by ensuring that successful interventions are both effective and adaptable to the unique contexts of diverse healthcare settings. This session will feature presentations on principles and concepts of implementation science, followed by case studies and best practices.
Speakers
Phillip D. Levy, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAHA, FACC (Moderator)
Demetria M. (McNeal) Bolden, PhD, MBA, CPTD
LaPrincess C. Brewer, MD, MPH, FACC, FACP, FASPC, FAHA
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
4701. Small Focus, Big Impact: Residents Advancing Health Equity in Their Communities Through the ACC Internal Medicine (IM) Cardiology Program's Community Demonstration Projects
In 2024, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) launched the Community Demonstration Projects (CDP), a pilot program through the Internal Medicine (IM) Cardiology Program. The purpose of CDPs are to provide opportunities to program participants to implement health equity focused, community-based initiatives, and the experience from these projects is meant to strengthen those individuals' cardiology fellowship application and research experience. During this session, the principal investigators will discuss social determinants of health in the community, project design and interventions, and lessons learned. Audience members will have an opportunity to learn about designing programs to address social determinants of health and gaps in care in their community.
Speakers
Melvin Echols, MD, FACC (Moderator)
Akwasi Aduboffour, MD
Alaukika Agarwal, MD
Alexandra Millhuff, DO
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4702. Building the Bridge to Better Health: Enhancing Cardiovascular Care Through Community Care Extenders
Improving cardiovascular health outcomes in underserved populations hinges on the ability of healthcare practitioners to effectively engage with communities through innovative approaches that position communities as essential experts, active stakeholders, and collaborative partners. This panel discussion will highlight the pivotal role of care extenders, such as community health workers, in delivering culturally sensitive education tailored to the specific needs of the community, helping individuals navigate the complex healthcare landscape, and fostering collaboration among community members and health and social services organizations. Panelists will explore opportunities to integrate care extenders into existing and future programs through the framework of the Rural Cardiovascular Health Initiative (RCHI), a collaboration between ACC and the JF Maddox Foundation, to improve cardiovascular outcomes in rural New Mexico.
Speakers
Thomas M. Maddox, MD, MSc, FACC (Moderator)
Dereka Addis, MC
Annette Ansong, MD, FACC
Laura Gryder, BAsc
Mayra Lovas MPh, MS
Thad Waites, MD, MACC
Sunday, March 30
9 – 10 a.m.
4703. Improving Heart Health For All: Designing Clinical Trials to Eliminate Gaps in Cardiovascular Outcomes
Clinical research is a cornerstone in developing therapies and devices, informing guidelines, improving heart health, patient outcomes, and patient safety, and expanding availability of treatments to patient populations. A crucial component to ensure data from clinical trials will result in improved patient outcomes is a diverse patient population that considers demographics, such as gender, age, race, ethnicity, and more. This session will feature clinical trials experts discussing the importance of diverse patient populations on patient outcomes and best practices in recruiting individuals from a variety of communities.
Speakers
Megan Coylewright, MD, MPH, FACC (Moderator)
Brototo Deb, MD
Larry R. Jackson II, MD, MS, FACC
Modele O. Ogunniyi, MD, MPH, FACC
Tracy Wang, MD, FACC
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
4704. Partnerships to Save Lives: Collaborations Among Medical Societies and Organizations to Advance Equity
Achieving ACC's vision of a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes requires collaborations and partnerships with multiple organizations, including CV specialty societies medical and public health organizations. Building on existing efforts, as well as forging new relationships, ACC works to advance health equity with multiple cardiovascular organizations. Featured in this session will be leaders from the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), Association of American Indians (AAIP), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This session will feature a panel discussion about efforts to advance health equity between ACC and other organizations.
Speakers
Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC (Moderator)
David Acosta, MD
Blair Matheson, MD
William A. McDade, MD, PhD
Robert Roswell, MD, FACC
Neha Sachdev, MD, MS, FAAFP
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4705. Championing Communities of Health: A Cross-Industry Panel Discussion on Community Education, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Screening Programs
ACC's Strategic Plan prioritizes health equity as a crucial part of the College's future. Without addressing inequities in all aspects of care, including community education, prevention, and screening, and community-based programs that address social determinants of health, it will be impossible to build a future where cardiovascular disease is no longer the #1 killer worldwide. Tackling these challenges requires cross-sector collaboration and commitment. This panel discussion will focus specifically on ACC's Health Equity strategy and priorities, the role both ACC and its partners play in improving patient outcomes, and insights from collaborators in the Life Sciences industry.
Speakers
Paul Douglass, MD, MACC (Moderator)
Alison Bailey, MD, FACC
Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC
Biykem Bozkurt, MD, PhD, FACC
Melvin Echols, MD, FACC
Monday, March 31
10 – 11 a.m.
4706. Lived Experiences at the Center of Care: A Patient Engagement Panel Discussion
With a growing focus on community-based programs to address social determinants of health, cardiovascular education and prevention, and screening services, the lived experiences of patients are critical factors in the success of these efforts. How patients interact with healthcare delivery models and providers can impact trust, medication adherence, and outcomes. This session will focus on patients' lived experiences in cardiovascular care with insights from experts and providers who experienced adverse health outcomes in their lives.
Speakers
Melanie S. Sulistio, MD, FACC (Moderator)
Margaret Barnett, NP, FACC
Melvin Echols, MD, FACC
Benjamin H. Freed, MD, FACC
Eugenia Gianos, MD, FACC
Tyler J. Gluckman, MD, FACC
Mayra E. Guerrero, MD, FACC
Noon – 1 p.m.
4707. Roadmaps to Equity: Personal Journeys and Future Opportunities For the New Generation of Leaders in Health Equity
As ACC implements its Health Equity Strategy and launches the Health Equity Committee, there is a need to continue to expand the field of health equity advocates to create, and sustain, a culture of health equity in cardiovascular medicine. To that end, this session will feature a panel discussion with experts and leaders came sharing their personal experiences in health equity advocacy, the importance of growing the next generation of health equity experts and advocates, and opportunities to get involved in existing health equity programs.
Speakers
Andrew P. Miller, MD, FACC (Moderator)
Jill A. Patton, RN, MSN, CRNP, AACC
Sarah T. Plummer, MD, FACC
Kadijah F. Porter, MD, MS
Eugene Yang, MD, MS, FACC
Quentin R Youmans, MD, FACC
The ACC Thanks the Following Partners For Their Support of the Health Equity Hub and Related ACC.25 Health Equity Activities:
Information current as of Feb. 10, 2025.
Health Equity Hub presentations are not part of ACC.25, as planned by its Program Committee, and do not qualify for continuing medical education (CME), continuing nursing education (CNE) or continuing education (CE) credit.
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