CardioLaunch: Your Early Career Playbook

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Billing and RVUs: finance, productivity and the changing landscape of reimbursement in cardiology

May 14 | 6:30pm EDT | Zoom

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The financial landscape of cardiology is evolving rapidly, with increasing pressure on providers to balance clinical excellence with economic sustainability. This webinar will provide a clear understanding of how RVUs are calculated and used to measure physician productivity, as well as how they influence compensation and organizational decision-making. The session will also explore current trends in reimbursement, including the shift toward value-based care, payer policy changes, and the growing complexity of coding and documentation requirements.

Moderators

Oby B. Ibe, MD, MPH, FACC
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Mahesh Vidula, MD, FACC 
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Penn Heart and Vascular Center
University of Pennsylvania

Speakers
Mark F. Victor, MD, FACC
CEO, Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia

William O'Donnell, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Clinical Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 

Ross C. Peterson, MD, MBA, FACC
Cardiologist, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
President, Great Lakes Physician Practice

Collaborating in a Multidisciplinary Team

Moderator

Medha Biswas MD
Cardiology Fellow, PGY-6
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Heart and Vascular Institute

The Business of Being a Cardiologist: Mastering Loans, Insurance & Your First Contract

This educational session is designed specifically for cardiology residents, fellows, and early-career attendings who are navigating the financial complexities of medical training and transition into practice.
 
The program will address several of the most consequential financial decisions physicians face early in their careers, including student loan strategy, income protection planning, and employment contract evaluation. The goal is to provide practical, objective guidance that helps physicians avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions during a pivotal stage of their professional lives.
 
Topics will include:

• Strategic approaches to managing and optimizing federal and private student loans, including repayment programs and forgiveness considerations
• Disability and life insurance planning, with an emphasis on own-occupation coverage and protecting future earning potential
• Key components of physician employment contracts, including compensation structures, restrictive covenants, malpractice considerations, and negotiation risks
• If time permits, a brief overview of common financial mistakes made by young physicians and how to proactively avoid them

 
The session will conclude with an open Q&A to address participant-specific questions.
 
This program is purely educational in nature and intended to equip physicians with foundational financial knowledge relevant to their stage of training and career development.