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What's New at NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services

Stay up to date with the latest news from ACC NCDR and Accreditation Services, where data, accreditation and collaboration come together to drive meaningful improvements in cardiovascular care.

Celebrating Ten Years of Excellence

As ACC NCDR and Accreditation Services celebrates 10 years together, we reflect on a decade of progress, collaboration, and measurable improvement in cardiovascular care. Together with our partners, we remain focused on driving innovation, quality, and better outcomes for patients nationwide.

New Accreditation Designation

10 Years Together

NEW Chest Pain Center Accreditation Cardiogenic Shock Designations!

New standards focused on early recognition and escalation of cardiogenic shock. Presales will be available in late spring 2026. Stay tuned for tools and resources to support your planning.

News Stories and Journal Scans

Explore the latest ACC NCDR and Accreditation articles and stay informed about updates, insights and key developments.

CMS Proposes Updates to TAVR National Coverage Determination

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ACC Streamlines Cardiac Accreditation for Hospital Systems

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ACC HeartCARE Center Designation Hits 100 Hospital Milestone

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NCDR Study: Prevalence and Outcomes of PCI Performed at Facilities Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery

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NCDR Study: Off-Label Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions Demonstrate Reduced Residual TR, Improved QOL

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QI.PI Project Grant Recipient Develops Digital Biomarker for PAD Screening


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Stay Connected to Quality and Practice Excellence

U.S. News and World Report

In the 2026 U.S. News and World Report "Best Hospitals" issues annual ad insert, the ACC recognizes the more than 2,000 hospitals, health systems and centers participating in NCDR and/or Accreditation Services.

 

ACC CV Quality SmartBrief

The ACC CV Quality SmartBrief eNewsletter is a free, twice-weekly briefing for health care stakeholders interested in quality care.

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Connect Through DocMatter

ACC members can deepen their engagement through DocMatter, the College's exclusive, secure online community. DocMatter connects over 65,000 cardiovascular professionals to provide a trusted space to exchange insights, discuss clinical and operational challenges, and stay informed about ACC NCDR and Accreditation programs and initiatives.

ACC members can access DocMatter as part of their membership.

From The ACC

Explore the latest news and insights from the American College of Cardiology shaping cardiovascular quality, care delivery, and accreditation.

  • Pediatric PCV13 vaccine may cut pneumonia hospitalizations

    Pneumonia hospitalizations among US adults ages 18 and older decreased after the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for children, according to a study in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Rates decreased across all age groups, with some racial, clinical and income disparities, but for adults aged 18 to 49 years, they decreased from 72.9 to 38.2 per 100,000 person-years. Medscape (8/26) Learn More

  • Oseltamivir linked to reduced ICU admissions for children

    Oseltamivir treatment for pediatric inpatients with influenza is linked to a reduced risk for ICU admission and shorter hospital stays, researchers reported in JAMA Pediatrics. The study reviewed cases from 2014 to 2023. Cardiology Advisor (8/24) Learn More

  • Long ED wait times may compromise access to care

    The average US emergency department wait time is nearly three hours, with some states experiencing wait times above five hours, according to CMS data. This has led to 2.27% of patients leaving before being seen, highlighting significant challenges in patient access to care. States like Hawaii and the Dakotas have wait times just under two hours, while Maryland, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico have some of the longest. The situation may worsen with Medicaid eligibility requirements potentially increasing ED use. TechTarget (8/25) Learn More

  • How hospitalist onboarding programs are changing

    Hospitalist onboarding has shifted from brief orientations to comprehensive programs that enhance satisfaction and task proficiency. Providence Swedish's 13-month program emphasizes connections and camaraderie, while Northern Colorado Hospitalists uses guidelines from the Society of Hospital Medicine to tailor onboarding to organizational needs. "We consider onboarding not only within hospital walls but outside," said Dr. Alan Hathcock, CEO and medical director of Northern Colorado Hospitalists. Medscape (8/25) Learn More

  • Study: Hospital rate caps could save $1T in 10 years

    A study by the Urban Institute found that capping hospital rates at 100% over Medicare prices could save $114.8 billion annually and more than $1 trillion over a decade. The study suggests that setting a ceiling on hospital prices in nongroup and employer-sponsored insurance markets could significantly curb the growth of healthcare spending in the US. TechTarget (8/26) Learn More

  • Telemedicine now a more integral part of hospital care

    Telemedicine is increasingly integrated into hospital workflows, evolving from a separate channel for remote patient visits to a component of the clinical operating model. Advocate Health and Ochsner Health are using virtual platforms to enhance bedside care, improve patient safety and extend clinical expertise across multiple settings. Healthcare IT News (8/25) Learn More

  • Complex processes impede access to rural health funds

    Some rural hospital leaders have declined to apply for funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program due to limited administrative resources and complicated application and compliance requirements. Moreover, the program is set up in some states as a reimbursement model, so hospitals must find the money to spend on projects up front. "When a small hospital is running on a cash-flow window for one or two months but there's a 60-day reimbursement delay because of a reporting problem the hospital doesn't control, there's risk there," said Effie Carlson, CEO of Watershed Health. Healthcare Innovation (8/25) Learn More

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