Pennsylvania CHAPTER American College of cardiology

Education - the Chapter provides education through twice per year "e" newsletters, regular email communications, a robust website, partnering with other in-person cardiovascular meetings being held across the state, social/educational/networking events for fellows in training, social media outreach and participation in the Chapter exchange program with the italian Chapter of the acc.

Advocacy - the Chapter participates in political, practice and patient advocacy through grassroots efforts on legislation at the state and national levels; representation on the medicare advisory committee and Pennsylvania medical society's specialty leadership cabinet; providing comments on private payer medical policy; and encouraging and supporting participation of Chapter leaders and Chapter members in national leadership conferences on advocacy and leadership development.

The pcacc promotes the same values of the American collge of Cardiology:* professionalism - the interests of patients are primary. * knowledge - the acc and pcacc must promote growth, dissemination and knowledge about cardiovascular medicine. * value of the cardiovascular specialist - the cardiovascular specialist makes a distinct contribution to medical care that should be recognized and enhanced. * integrity - honesty, compliance with legal requirements and ethical behavior are essential in all activities. * member driven - the acc, pcacc and their major activities must be led by active members and must promote volunteerism. * inclusiveness - the acc and pcacc involves a broad range of volunteers that reflects the composition of its membership.