CARDIOLOGY FORUM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Join top cardiologists, surgeons, and ASC administrators for dynamic discussions on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in cardiovascular care. These sessions will explore strategies for optimizing procedural efficiency, improving patient outcomes, navigating regulatory and reimbursement changes, and integrating cutting-edge technology in cardiology-focused ASCs.

Hear from leading experts representing Cleveland Clinic, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, and United Cardiology Partners as they share insights on best practices, emerging trends, and the future of cardiovascular care delivery. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders shaping the next era of cardiology innovation.

FORUM AGENDA

SPEAKERS

Braden Batkoff
Braden Batkoff
MD, MMM, FACC
Chief Medical Officer
United Cardiology Partners
Kathryn Berlacher
Kathryn Berlacher
MD
Cardiologist
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute
Jacob Corbell
Jacob Corbell
MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Midwest Cardiovascular Institute
Angela Durham
Angela Durham
MBA
Vice President, Ancillary Services
US Heart and Vascular
Maan Fares
Maan Fares
MD, FACC
Staff Physician, Clinical Cardiology and Chairman, Global Patient Services
Cleveland Clinic
James Flaherty
James Flaherty
MD
Cardiologist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Andre Gauri
Andre Gauri
MD, FHRS
Chief Quality Officer, Heart and Vascular Institute
Corewell Health
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Jon George
MD
Cardiologist
ReVaMP Heart & Vascular Institute
Krishna Jain
Krishna Jain
MD
Chief Medical Officer
Apex Health Network
Mackenzi Mbai
Mackenzi Mbai
MD
Cardiologist
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Sammy Ramirez
Sammy Ramirez
MBA, MSN
Chief Executive Officer
Banner Cardiovascular Center - Arcadia
Heather Smith
Heather Smith
Director, Cardiology
Ascension
Jim Stidham
Jim Stidham
MBA, CASC
President
Heart and Vascular Institute of Alabama
Anthony Tortolani
Anthony Tortolani
MD, FACS, FACC
Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon and Professor Emeritus, Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery
Weill Cornell Medical College
David Wohns
David Wohns
MD, MBA
Division Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine and Department Chair, Cardiovascular Health
Corewell Health
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Amy Ziegler
DNP, NEA-BC, ACNP-BC
Director, Business Administration and Chief Nursing Officer
Advanced Heart and Vascular Surgery Center at Deltona and Daytona