Practice Made Perfect

In this episode, sponsored by the CV Management Section, we look ahead at the forces shaping the future of cardiovascular leadership. Our guests reflect on how shifts toward value-based care, emerging technologies, and a changing healthcare landscape are redefining what cardiovascular service lines need from their leaders. The discussion explores how dyad partnerships can stay adaptable, strategic, and innovation focused as they prepare for the decade ahead. 

This episode, sponsored by the CV Management Section, focuses on the evolving workforce challenges within cardiovascular care and the leadership approaches that help teams thrive. Our guests discuss how culture, communication, and team structure influence engagement and performance, and reflect strategies that support a more resilient and adaptable workforce.

In this episode sponsored by the CV Management Section, we explore how cardiovascular programs can strengthen operational performance and support long-term financial sustainability. Our guests discuss the evolving challenges service lines face, share practical considerations for improving day-to-day operations, and reflect on how dyad leaders can work together to guide meaningful change.  

In this episode of ACC's Practice Made Perfect podcast, Drs. Brenton Bauer and Laura Onderko explore practical strategies for getting started in advocacy, with a particular focus on Fellows in Training and Early Career cardiologists. They are joined by Dr. Samuel O. Jones, IV, a current member of the ACC Board of Trustees and former Chair of Health Affairs, who brings extensive experience and insight from years of active engagement in health policy and advocacy efforts.   The conversation also highlights key policy issues shaping cardiovascular practice today, including the evolving landscape of noncompete laws and ongoing physician payment challenges that underscore the need for meaningful payment reform. The episode concludes with a look at the future of telehealth and its policy implications, as well as the growing impact of prior authorization on clinical practice. 

In this kickoff episode sponsored by the CV Management Section, we explore what truly makes a dyad partnership effective in cardiovascular care. Our guests break down how clinical and administrative leaders can align their goals to drive service line success, sharing real-world examples of high‑functioning dyad teams in cardiology. They also unpack common challenges in physician–administrator collaboration—and practical strategies to overcome them. Tune in for key insights on building trust, strengthening communication, and creating a shared decision‑making model that elevates leadership across the cardiovascular enterprise.