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Structural heart programs face growing demand, yet many lose capacity to fragmented workflows, inconsistent patient tracking and EMR tools that go underused. This session brings together clinical and operational leaders to show how standardized workflows, echo surveillance strategies and digital…
Aug 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Presenters:
- Katie Kennedy, MSN, APRN, NP-C, APP Leader, Structural Heart Program, Community Heart and Vascular
- Misty Theriot, BSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC, Structural Heart Manager, Valve Clinic Coordinator STS, ACC TVT Registry Site Manager, Lake Charles Memorial Health System
- Katie Worthington, DNP, RN, Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Structural Heart, Atlantic Health System
- Taryn Shipley, MBA, CSSBB, EMR/Workflow Expert, Founder & CEO, Lean HealthTech
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