5:30-6:00PM
Welcome and Highlights from the Board
Robert Lancey, MD, Sentara Norfolk
To present an overview of VCSQI's recent achievements, initiatives, and strategic direction.
To identify key priorities and challenges in advancing cardiac quality improvement.

6:00-6:30PM
Cost and Quality Data Review
Eddie Fonner, VCSQI Executive Director
To evaluate current trends and insights from cost, quality, and outcome data.
To identify opportunities for improving patient care through data-driven decision-making

6:30-6:35PM
UVA MPH Internship
Eve Dallas, CCP, University of Virginia
Introduce the VCSQI–University of Virginia MPH internship program and its goals for integrating public health students into cardiovascular quality improvement initiatives.
Explain the value of academic–clinical partnerships for enhancing public health impact in cardiovascular care.
.ps for enhancing public health
WORKGROUP PRESENTATIONS

6:35-7:00PM
DEI 2.0 Workgroup
Halima Walker, DHA, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, University of Virginia
Skye Ferris, MPH, VCSQI Intern
Summarize the mission and ongoing efforts of the VCSQI DEI Workgroup to advance equity across cardiovascular care.
Introduce the newly launched DEI for Providers and Patients webpage, including its purpose, features, and intended audience.

7:00-7:30PM
Research & Writing Committee
Thoracotomy vs. Sternotomy Based Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Multicenter Statewide Analysis
Sean Noona, MD, University of Virginia
Differentiate between thoracotomy-based (T-LVAD) and sternotomy-based (S-LVAD) approaches to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.
Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of T-LVAD compared to S-LVAD, including total and risk-adjusted hospitalization costs.
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