The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Mission: To promote excellence in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through physician education and representation, and the advancement of quality standards to enhance patient care. Recent name change: “Cardiac” to “Cardiovascular,” reflecting membership’s expertise and practices

SCAI Profile 2,600 physicians 35% increase in two years. Why ? New path to FSCAI: pass the ABIM exam Aggressive advocacy program Willingness to take a stand (DES position statement) FREE membership for fellows-in-training Expanded educational programs Active congenital heart disease membership Devoted solely to needs of interventional specialists

EDUCATION: COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Annual meeting Board review Online “Webinars” Self-study Slide library Co-sponsored meetings                                                                                                                                 

ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS The “Best of the Best” in Interventional Cardiology 2002 Seattle meeting (Mark Reisman, chair) broke all records 2003 (Boston, Bonnie Weiner) raised the bar April 28 – May 1, 2004 (San Diego, Jon Tobis) = Mark your calendars !

Peer-to-peer contact Mark Reisman, M.D., with future cardiologist

ADVOCACY More members = more impact Goal: fair reimbursement SCAI the lead voice for interventionalists Advocating to CMS, NRC, FDA The bad news: cuts Good news: progress The key: unity, participation SCA&I PRIORITY ACTIVITIES:   A.     Monitoring activities of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of interest to Society members. This includes regular review of Medicare proposed rules, program memorandum and transmittals, and other Medicare policy documents that may impact on the activities of the Society’s members. MARC will analyze the contents of these documents, identify the issues and assist the Society to respond to them. This may include written responses, meetings with CMS officials and follow up action as needed. B.     Monitoring the activities of key regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other branches of the Department of Health and Human Services and federal agencies whose activities may have a bearing on the practices of Society members. MARC will identify key issues and help the Society develop and implement strategies to respond effectively to them. This monitoring will be ongoing, and will help the Society anticipate and address “hot spot” issues within the federal agencies. C.     Monitor the activities of Congress affecting the Society’s membership and develop responses to them to assure that the Society’s message is effectively presented. This will include written communications with Congress, face to face meetings in Washington and in the District of Columbia area offices, participation in hearings and other activities. D.     Organize and maintain the Governors’ network. MARC will work with the Society to establish and maintain a vigorous constituent based key contact system. E.      With the Society’s prior written consent, communicate with the Society’s membership through electronic and print media about the advocacy program and issues of interest. More members = more impact

CATH LAB STANDARDS Quality assurance monograph CQI in the cath lab Lab survey Guidelines

Publications Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions Journal Newsletter Late breaking trials Advocacy updates Committee reports International news Industry news Email updates Web site Slide sets Job Bank Guidelines

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