5:30-5:50 PM
Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Robert Lancey, MD, Sentara Norfolk
Describe and assess recent achievements, initiatives, and the strategic direction of the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) to understand its role in advancing cardiovascular care.
Identify and evaluate key priorities and challenges in cardiac quality improvement, and propose strategies for addressing barriers within healthcare systems.

5:50-6:10 PM (VCSQI MEMBERS ONLY)
Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director
Analyze and interpret current trends in cost, quality, and outcome data to enhance understanding of system-level performance in cardiovascular care.
Identify and apply opportunities for improving patient care by integrating data-driven decision-making into clinical practice and systems-based initiatives.

6:10-6:30PM
VHAC Updates
Peter O’Brien, MD, Centra Lynchburg
Describe the mission and goals of the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) in improving AMI outcomes statewide.
Summarize current VHAC initiatives, protocols, and metrics aimed at enhancing STEMI and NSTEMI care pathways.

6:30-7:00PM
Improving Efficiency in Performing TAVR Procedure
Mohammed Quader, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Review the indications, patient selection criteria, and pre-procedural assessment strategies for TAVR, incorporating lessons from 1,000 cases.
Identify key procedural techniques and decision points that optimize outcomes and reduce complications during TAVR.

7:00-7:30PM
Implementation of a patient blood management program: Challenges abound!
Karen E. Singh, MD, FASE, University of Virginia
Define the core principles of Patient Blood Management (PBM) and its relevance to evidence-based clinical practice.
Identify institutional and systemic barriers to implementing PBM programs.