Consulting Services Cardiologist

The State of California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) seeks a board‑certified cardiologist to provide consulting services for the California Cardiovascular Outcomes Reporting Program (CCORP). The consultant will interpret STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database elements, review hospital operative reports, advise on statistical modeling, and support public reporting compliance. The role also includes delivering annual virtual training and creating instructional videos for HCAI staff and auditors. The contract spans three years, with an estimated 150 total consulting hours and a focus on data confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and secure handling of protected health information. • Core duties: data‑element interpretation, case review, statistical model advice, and answering auditor queries. • Deliverables: annual virtual training (1‑day), up to three training videos, up to two live Q&A sessions, and ongoing consultation (≈45‑60 hrs per year). • Requirements: California medical license, board certification in Cardiology, ≥3 years medical‑record review experience, ≥2 years STS/NCDR registry experience, and strict data‑security compliance.