Dr. Sahar Saddoughi

Getting Promoted in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Technical Excellence and Strategic Focus

Cardiothoracic surgery remains one of the most demanding fields in medicine. Promotion—whether to associate professor, division chief, or other leadership roles—is highly competitive. Read how natural leaders can elevate teams, drive innovation, and improve systems.
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Sahar Saddoughi, MD
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Efficiency Adjustment: What It Means for Cardiothoracic Surgeons

On Jan. 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a new payment policy, through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), that directly impacts cardiothoracic surgery.  The “efficiency adjustment,” reduces non-time-based work Relative Value Units (wRVUs) by 2.5%, with additional cuts scheduled every three years.

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