Archives for July 2014

LEADERS GATHER IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL TO DISCUSS IMAGING IN A VALUE-BASED PARADIGM

The American Society of Echocardiography Education and Research Foundation (ASEF) announced today that it will host Value-Based Healthcare: Summit 2014, on Friday, September 12, 2014, in Washington, D.C. at the JW Marriott hotel. This forum will feature speakers and panelists from across the healthcare spectrum, each offering their unique perspective on the transition to value-based healthcare, with a focus on the role of cardiovascular ultrasound in the changing environment. Read release here.

You’re invited to the Value-Based Healthcare: Summit 2014

Don’t miss your chance to help shape the discussion!

JW Marriott Hotel
Washington, DC

Summit 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hosted Reception 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Leaders from across the healthcare spectrum will be gathering in our nation’s capital to offer a variety of unique perspectives on the transition to value-based healthcare, with a focus on the role of cardiovascular ultrasound, specifically echocardiography, in this changing environment.  Speakers will include a US Congressman; a director of population health at one of the nation’s premier health systems; the Co-Editor-In-Chief of the first peer-reviewed journal focused exclusively on delivery science and care redesign; and many others.  The full agenda and speaker information can be accessed here, and will be continuously updated as more information becomes available.  Summit participants will include legislators and staffers, private and governmental payers, clinicians, patient advocates, researchers, and industry representatives.

Spanish-language webinar now available

ASE Foundation is excited to announce that we’re adding Spanish-language webinars to our repertoire of translated guideline materials. Dr. Federico Asch recorded  ASE’s first Spanish webinar available for no cost.  Dr. Asch presented “Guidelines for Performing a Comprehensive Transesophageal Echocardiographic Examination” by Hahn et al.  Watch here.

Dr. Charles Schwartz, MD, FASE, wins the ASE Foundation’s ‘Free Hotel Night’ raffle

Dr. Charles Schwartz, MD, FASE, wins the ASE Foundation’s “Free Hotel Night” Raffle at the 25th Annual Scientific Sessions in Portland, Oregon.  Read the story here.