Indiana-ACC Newsletter, May 2025

Parin Patel, MD, FACC

Dear Indiana-ACC Colleague,

I am thrilled to start my tenure as your Indiana-ACC President, taking the reins from my friend, colleague and mentor Dr. Vijay Rao. I would like to thank Vijay for his excellent leadership over the past 3 years, navigating the COVID landscape and nevertheless hurtling forward in our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all Hoosiers.

Thank you to all of you, without whose support I would not be here; I am here to represent you and your interests.

Freshly energized from the national ACC Scientific Sessions in Chicago, we have much to celebrate, and even more to accomplish.

Recent Legislative Wins

Tobacco Tax Success

After years of lobbying from public health interest groups, children's advocacy organizations, and passionate healthcare providers like Julie Clary, MD, FACC; Brad Clark, DO; Vijay Rao, MD, FACC; and Angela Raymer, MBA, the Indiana General Assembly finally voted to increase the tax on tobacco products. The $2/pack increase is expected to help close the Medicare-derived $2 billion budget deficit, but more importantly, will reduce tobacco use for many Hoosiers, especially youth.

Non-Compete Legislation Progress

A watered-down bill to ban primary care physician non-compete agreements was passed in 2023, but a new bill (Senate Bill 475) bans non-compete agreements for all physicians for contracts after July 1, 2025. There remain options for payment penalties to hospitals within the first three years of employment. This is expected to be signed into law by Governor Braun next month.

New Initiatives

Best Practices Series

We have incredible clinical talent here in Indiana, and so we are introducing a new initiative to consolidate Best Practices across the state. This kicks off with the first session, an informative discussion between Dr. Chandra Kumbar, MD, FACC and myself, regarding same day discharge after electrophysiology procedures. We discuss benefits, risks, pitfalls, and strategies for implementation. The second in our series is an impactful discussion between Vijay Rao, MD, PhD, FACC, and Josh Rajkumar, PharmD, BCPS, about a pharmacist-led GDMT clinic for heart failure patients. Check it out below!

President's Office Hours

I want to hear from you about your goals, passions, and projects. I will be holding virtual office hours monthly—an informal session where you can ask questions, compare notes, explore ideas, and offer suggestions. This is an excellent opportunity for those wondering how to get involved in IN-ACC and national ACC, or for those who simply want to discuss the future of our profession.

YOU'RE INVITED

President's Office Hours 8:00-8:30 a.m.Eastern

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

ZOOM LINK

ACC Legislative Conference Make plans to attend the ACC Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, October 5-7, 2025. The event offers cardiovascular clinicians spanning the entire cardiovascular care team a chance to hear from ACC leaders, staff, and other experts on health policy issues affecting patients and the profession. This signature three-day event provides an important opportunity to speak directly with members of Congress and their staff on the final day of the meeting. Here is complete information.

I look forward to serving you and working together to advance cardiovascular care throughout Indiana.

Contact Us

If Gwen Goldfarb, our chapter executive, or I can be of assistance to you, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Parin

Nominate Yourself Or A Colleague to Serve on the Indiana-ACC Council

As our Indiana-ACC Board 2025 election approaches, we would like to ask for your involvement.

The council is seeking nominations for the following vacancies:

• Northern District
• Central District
• Southern District
• Secretary-Treasurer

A nominee must be a Fellow, Associate Fellow, Affiliate, Distinguished Fellow, or Honorary Fellow of the American College of Cardiology in Indiana.

Responsibilities of the Indiana-ACC Council Member

Here is the full description of the Indiana-ACC Council Role. Primarily we are seeking your counsel and service as we work to build a strong voice for cardiology in Indiana. The time commitment is reasonable.

Next Steps

• If you are interested in being considered, please complete this self-nomination form.
• If you would like to recommend a colleague, please contact the Indiana-ACC office.

The deadline for recommendations is June 20, 2025.

Save the Date!

2025 Indiana-ACC Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Marriott Indianapolis North

Why You Should Attend

Are you looking to stay at the cutting edge of cardiovascular medicine? The upcoming Indiana-ACC Annual Meeting offers a comprehensive program designed for cardiologists, fellows, and cardiovascular team members seeking to enhance their clinical knowledge and network with leading experts. Here's why this one-day intensive program deserves your attention:

Conference Highlights

Morning Sessions

✦ Issues Impacting Cardiology: ACC Update with Dr. Lee Goldberg

• Gain valuable insights into the latest policy changes affecting cardiology practice
• Understand emerging ACC guidelines that will shape patient care in 2025
• Connect national cardiology trends to your daily clinical decision-making

✦ GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Cardiology Practice with Dr. Muthiah Vaduganathan

• Learn practical approaches for implementing these game-changing medications
• Discover strategies for cardiovascular risk reduction in T2D patients
• Bridge the gap between endocrinology and cardiology for optimal patient outcomes

Afternoon Focused Sessions

✦ Atrial Fibrillation Management: Cutting-Edge Approaches

• Explore early intervention strategies and modern ablation techniques
• Review groundbreaking ongoing trials (LIBREXIA, OCEAN, REACT-AF)
• Understand the latest in left atrial appendage occlusion and anticoagulation

✦ Heart Failure Innovation Showcase

• Witness case presentations on temporary devices as bridges to durable LVAD
• Update your knowledge on expanded indications for mechanical circulatory support
• Evaluate newer therapeutic options including CRT, barostimulation, and cardiac contractility modulation

✦ Pulmonary Hypertension: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

• Clarify the general cardiologist's role in PH management
• Learn optimal referral pathways and contemporary treatment options
• Gain insights from both cardiology and pulmonology experts

✦ CTO Interventions: The Great Debate

• Participate in a balanced discussion on chronic total occlusion management
• Evaluate evidence-based approaches to complex coronary interventions
• Apply case-based learning to your interventional decision-making

Networking Opportunities

The conference schedule includes strategic breaks and a dedicated lunch session with breakout opportunities for Cardiovascular Team members and Women in Cardiology. These sessions provide invaluable networking opportunities with colleagues and thought leaders from multiple institutions across the region.

Register Today!

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your cardiovascular practice with the latest evidence-based approaches.

Participate in the Poster Competition

Compete to Win 

Submit Your Abstract

What: Indiana-ACC Poster Competition on Saturday, September 13, during the Indiana-ACC Annual Meeting at the Marriott Indianapolis North

Deadline for Submission: August 4, 2025

Requirements: Submit your abstract, a pdf of your poster, and an optional link to an MP4 voice-over PowerPoint presentation of your submission. Only ONE abstract may be submitted per person.

Eligibility

> All current Indiana fellows in a cardiology training program are invited to participate.

Eligible submission: Clinical Research or a Case Report.

> All current Indiana-ACC CV Team Members (Advanced Practice Nurses, PAs, Clinical Pharmacists, Registered Nurses, CV Technologists, Cardiac Rehabilitation Professionals, Genetic Counselors) are invited to participate.

Eligible submission: Clinical Research or a Case Report.

> All current Indiana medical residents in a training program are invited to participate.

Eligible submission: Case Report only.

* Residents may NOT submit/present research (nor on behalf of a secondary author).

* Residents must identify themselves as residents and not fellows.

Meeting Registration: Required. Register for the meeting here.

More Information:

• Acceptance notification will be announced on August 21.
• Accepted submissions will show their posters in person on Saturday, September 13, at the Indiana-ACC Annual Meeting. Posters should be prepared to fit on a 40 inches x 30 inches board. Dimensions of your poster should be 38 inches across and 28 inches tall. Bring pushpins and/or heavy-duty clear packing tape to affix your poster to the board.
• All accepted submissions will also be presented On Demand through the ePoster Portal.
• Winners will be announced on Saturday, September 13, at the end of the meeting.

Learn more and submit your abstract today!

Best Practices & Innovation

We are delighted to introduce you to our newest Best Practices & Innovation program to enhance collaboration and best practices across institutions and the state.

Our first program discusses Same-Day Discharge in EP Procedures with Chandrashekar Kumbar, MD, FACC and Parin Patel, MD, FACC:

Our second program examines the Pharmacist-Led Heart Failure GDMT Clinic

with Josh Rajkumar, PharmD, BCPS and Vijay Rao, MD, PhD, FACC:

Happy National Nurses Month!  

This May we are celebrating the extraordinary impact of nurses. As we continue to work towards improving cardiovascular care for all, we invite new nurse members to join the American College of Cardiology for 40% off using code NURSE2025 through May 31, 2025. Learn more here.  

Watch FITs on the GO Interviews from ACC.25  Watch Now.

Navigating Mentorship in Cardiology: From Fellow to Faculty

Mentorship often plays a crucial and complex role in cardiology training and beyond. In a recent Cardiology magazine article, Shawn Gogia, MD, and Jubin Joseph, MD, PhD, explore how mentorship evolves and expands throughout a cardiologist’s career. Read more.

CardioSmart is the ACC’s dedicated home for patient tools and resources, including infographics, shared decision-making aids, and more. Find information on specific clinical conditions, health lifestyle choices and more at CardioSmart.org.