American College of Cardiology

Practice Made Perfect

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This occasional series from the American College of Cardiology, developed by members for members, features conversational expert interviews on non-clinical competencies, skills, well-being, and best practices for the entire heart care team.

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American College of Cardiology

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Health

Podcast website

www.acc.org

Latest episode

May 8, 2026

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Episodes

Practice Made Perfect Storytellers: The Importance of Having a Little Faith 10.04.2020

In this episode of Storytellers, Alison Bailey hosts John Erwin in a discussion of his life and interests and the role of faith throughout his career.

Practice Made Perfect: What You Need to Know Now About Managing Individuals With COVID-19 03.04.2020

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Drs. Karen Stout, Norma Keller, Amir Kaki, James Horowitz, and Ajay Kirtane in a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic and what you need to know now if you are a CV Team professional working at the bedside in patient management.

Practice Made Perfect: Clinician Well-Being During a Time of Crisis 23.03.2020

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Laxmi Mehta and Rosanne Nelson in a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, how the cardiovascular care team is dealing with the resulting stressors, and how to find ways to care for yourself during this time of crisis.

Practice Made Perfect: Telehealth: Ensuring Quality Cardiovascular Care During Uncertain Times 21.03.2020

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Ami Bhatt and Andrew Freeman in a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prioritize patient safety while setting up telemedicine services.

Practice Made Perfect: Provider Well-Being: How to Ensure Vitality and Enthusiasm Across Your Career 06.03.2020

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Dipti Itchhaporia and Ed Fry for a discussion about provider well-being and how to ensure vitality and enthusiasm across your career.

Practice Made Perfect: Understanding Medical Liability and Your Risks (Part 2) 24.02.2020

In this episode, Alison Bailey, C. Michael Valentine, and Cathie Biga continue the conversation about medical liability and discuss the different types of malpractice insurance that cover you contractually. They conclude by describing ACC's role in all of this.

Practice Made Perfect: Understanding Medical Liability and Your Risks (Part 1) 09.02.2020

In this episode, Alison Bailey, C. Michael Valentine, and Cathie Biga discuss what medical liability is and tips for preparation and prevention to stay out of trouble.

Practice Made Perfect: Harnessing the Power of Professional Organizations 17.01.2020

In this episode, past, current, and future ACC presidents Richard Chazal, Richard Kovacs, and Athena Poppas discuss with Alison Bailey their leadership journeys through the ACC and how those experiences have affected their careers.

Practice Made Perfect: Medical Professionalism 03.01.2020

In this episode, Garima Sharma, John Erwin, and Martha Gulati discuss medical professionalism in the cardiovascular workforce and on social media and ACC's role in providing resources to support medical professionalism.

Practice Made Perfect: Conflict Management in the CV Workplace: How do I Get Out of Trouble? 20.12.2019

In this episode, C. Michael Valentine and Rosanne Nelson discuss conflict management in the workforce, including tips and strategies to navigate difficult conversations.

Practice Made Perfect: Population Health 06.12.2019

In this episode, Evan Ownby hosts Tom Maddox and Tim Attebery to discuss population health, the impact on patient care, and measurable outcomes.

Practice Made Perfect: Negotiation Skills: Helping Leaders Get Ahead (Part 2) 22.11.2019

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Cathleen Biga and Peter Duffy to continue the conversation on contract negotiation within a multidisciplinary team to enhance care and careers.

Practice Made Perfect: Negotiation Skills: Helping Leaders Get Ahead (Part 1) 08.11.2019

In this episode, Alison Bailey hosts Cathleen Biga and Peter Duffy for a discussion about contract negotiation across all career stages, from landing the first job to retirement.

Practice Made Perfect: Physician Compensation 16.08.2018

In this episode, Cathleen Biga discusses the evolving trends in physician compensation and offers guidance on setting up compensation models.

Practice Made Perfect: Transforming Care in a Value Environment 13.07.2018

In this episode, Cathleen Biga provides an overview of the current value environment of patient care and how to transition from fee for service to an alternative payment model, with a focus on Quality Payment Programs.

Practice Made Perfect: Clinical Quality: How Do I Get Scored? 15.06.2018

In this episode, Richard J. Kovacs and Frederick A. Masoudi discuss the ways that providers and their hospital systems are ranked and measured based on quality of care.

Practice Made Perfect: Coding & Documentation 21.05.2018

In this episode, Linda Gates-Striby offers an overview of evaluation and management guidelines and medical documentation with a focus on critical elements that often lead to coding errors.

Practice Made Perfect: Finding a Job 19.04.2018

In this episode, C. Michael Valentine and Pamela S. Douglas discuss finding a job after fellowship.

Practice Made Perfect: Contracts 101 02.03.2018

In this episode, Chad A. Hoyt and James M. Daniel discuss the basics of physician contracting.

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