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From the 2012 Legislative Conference

The American College of Cardiology's 2012 Legislative Conference took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. The first day's line-up included sessions covering the state of cardiology, legislative issues, a view from the Hill, ongoing payment reform efforts and the election outlook. On day two, more than 350 ACC members headed to Capitol Hill to meet with congressional leaders.

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A record number of CCA members traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2012 Legislative Conference. ACCPAC Board Chair Bo Walpole, Jr., MD, MBA, FACC and ACC President William Zoghbi, MD, FACC, flank renowned columnist George Will, the keynote speaker at Sunday night's ACCPAC dinner. ACC leaders join George Will for a photo during the VIP reception that preceded Sunday night's ACCPAC dinner. The ballroom at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. was packed during the ACCPAC dinner during the 2012 Legislative Conference. Pulitzer Prize winner George Will offered a glimpse into the current political landscape.

George Will was the keynote speaker during Sunday's ACCPAC dinner. A record number of FIT attendees added a fresh perspective to the current cardiology landscape ACC President William Zoghbi, MD, FACC, shared hot off the press findings from the College’s 2012 Practice Census. Panelists provided an insightful update on the state of cardiology on Monday morning. More than 350 attendees from across the country took part in this year’s conference in Washington, D.C.

 The 2012 President’s Award winner Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX) with ACC President William Zoghbi, MD, FACC, and ACC members from Texas. David May, MD, PhD, FACC, and William Zoghbi, MD, FACC, present Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX) with the 2012 President’s Award for Distinguished Public Service.

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