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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.

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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.

  • Metabolic syndrome tied to risk of C. difficile infection

    A study in Open Forum Infectious Diseases links metabolic syndrome with a 90% increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection, while obesity and type 2 diabetes each are associated with an increased risk of more than 10%. Type 2 diabetes also was correlated with the highest risk of severe complications such as sepsis and ICU admission, while class 3 obesity was associated with the highest risk for severe CDI outcomes compared with class 1 and class 2 obesity. Medscape (7/28) Learn More

  • IV-to-oral antibiotics safe for pediatric pneumonia patients

    A study published in The Lancet shows that switching from intravenous to oral antibiotics is safe and effective following clinical improvement in children with severe pneumonia. The trial involving 1,101 children found that the step-down approach reduced hospital stays by one day without increasing readmission or death rates. This method could reduce healthcare costs and pressure on medical facilities, wrote study author Julia Bielicki of St. Georges, University of London. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (7/27) Learn More

  • SARS-CoV-2 post-exposure drug now available in US

    Ensitrelvir, an oral SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor, is available in the US for postexposure prophylaxis for people aged 12 and older. Data linked the treatment to a 67% reduced risk of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection through day 10. Contemporary Pediatrics (7/28) Learn More

  • Federal agency seeks identifiable patient data from hospitals

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission is demanding that hospitals share detailed, personally identifiable records for emergency department patients, raising significant privacy concerns and questions about the agency's authority. The CPSC aims to include at least 100 hospitals by year-end, and participation has been described as "mandatory" or "required" by Konza Health, a CPSC contractor collecting the information. The CPSC already collects data on injuries linked to consumer products through the voluntary National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, but the information is usually anonymized and provided by trained employees. KFF Health News (7/27) Learn More

  • Leapfrog sees record participation in hospital safety survey

    More than 2,400 hospitals and more than 3,900 ambulatory surgical centers in the US have shared patient safety data with the Leapfrog Group, marking the highest number of participants in the 26-year-old survey. The ratings are based on data from the CMS and information provided by hospitals and surgery centers. Common hospital infection rates have declined significantly since the autumn 2022 survey, and more computerized physician order entry and barcode medication administration systems met Leapfrog's standards. Medical Economics (7/28) Learn More

  • Technology enhances cardiovascular disease prevention

    Coronary CT imaging, especially with AI, is advancing cardiovascular disease prevention by identifying high-risk patients earlier, according to presenters at a Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography meeting. The AI-INFORM trial highlights AI's potential to detect coronary plaque on routine CT scans, significantly increasing the initiation of lipid-lowering therapy. Speaker Dr. Ron Blankstein pointed to related research in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging. Cardiovascular Business (7/23) Learn More

  • Pharmacies can provide SDOH screening for Medicaid patients

    Pharmacies are able to bill Medicaid for social drivers of health screenings and referrals at scale, according to a study in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. Researchers found that 108 pharmacies were reimbursed for 15,441 SDOH services provided to more than 5,400 patients from August 2022 to April 2024. Pharmacies used SNOMED-CT codes and the Pharmacist Electronic Care Plan to document SDOH screenings on a fee-for-service basis and referrals through value-based models. Drug Topics (7/26) Learn More

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