Health Services Research

Cardiovascular Medicine Amid Evolving Health Policy

“…Major gains still need to be made to address the social determinants of cardiovascular disease. And although the cardiovascular community has made great advances in preventative care and novel therapeutics, lack of health access, costs, or other socioeconomic and behavioral factors can mitigate the real-world effectiveness of these interventions (15). Future cardiovascular policy leaders, in collaboration with other disciplines, are needed to address factors beyond hospital walls that impede the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.…”