Opening Plenary The Ralph G. Brindis Keynote: Past, Present and Future Direction of NCDR and Accreditation Services

Speakers:
Frederick Masoudi, MD, MSPH, MACC - Chief Science Officer, VP of Research & Analytics, Ascension Health
Edward Fry, MD - President, American College of Cardiology 
Steven Bradley, MD, MPH - Cardiologist, Director of Quality, Associate Director Healthcare Delivery Innovation Center, Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
Moderator:
David Winchester, MD, MS - Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine

Description:
This session will summarize the contributions of the NCDR and Accreditation Services at ACC to advancing the effectiveness, safety, equity, timeliness, efficient, and patient-centered care for patients with cardiovascular diseases and addressing the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving US healthcare system.

• Describe the role of registries and accreditation programs to improving care locally and nationally. 
• Examine how ACC quality programs are adapting to the US healthcare environment.