Cardiology Forum

Friday, October 30, 2026

The Cardiology Forum brings together ASC leaders, cardiovascular physicians and administrators to explore the evolving role of cardiology in the ambulatory setting. Discussions will focus on expanding cardiovascular service lines, operational excellence, reimbursement and regulatory changes, physician alignment, technology and innovation, and strategies to deliver high-quality, cost-effective patient care as more cardiac procedures migrate to ASCs.

FORUM AGENDA

Friday, October 30, 2026
E. Bringing Cardiology to Your ASC: Top 5 Things to Know10:25 AM - 11:05 AM
E. 2030 Predictions for Cardiology ASCs11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
E. Cardiology Reimbursement, Innovation & More: Big Trends to Watch1:05 PM - 1:45 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

SPEAKERS

Andre Gauri
Andre Gauri
MD, FHRS
Chief Quality Officer, Heart And Vascular Institute
Corewell Health
Thomas Hutchinson
Thomas Hutchinson
Administrator
Surgery Center of Central Florida
Stacy Acketz
Stacy Acketz
MBA, BS, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute Surgery Center
Preeti Kansal
Preeti Kansal
MD
Associate Professor, Medicine and Medical Director, Inpatient Cardiology, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Gaurav Aggarwala
Gaurav Aggarwala
Chief Executive Officer
Pulse Healthcare System
Scott Shapiro
Scott Shapiro
MD
Cardiologist
AMS Cardiology
Yesenia Cuevas
Yesenia Cuevas
BS
Service Line Business Manager, Cardiac Services
St. Joseph's Health, Trinity Health of New York
Jacob Corbell
Jacob Corbell
MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Midwest Cardiovascular Institute
Paula Residorfer
Paula Residorfer
FACHE
Senior Director, Cardiovascular Services
Surgery Partners