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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.

  • COVID-19 vaccines helped to lower hospitalizations

    Research in JAMA Internal Medicine indicates that the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of medically attended SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in people 18 years of age and up, whether immunocompetent or immunocompromised. Independent studies have indicated that the vaccine reduces risk of hospitalization and death. Infectious Disease Special Edition (free registration) (10/5) Learn More

  • Higher PAD pressure at 24 hours on VA ECMO tied to mortality

    Research in JACC: Heart Failure found that among patients with cardiogenic shock receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, those with pulmonary artery diastolic pressure exceeding 18 mm Hg at 24 hours had a 29% higher risk of in-hospital mortality within 30 days, compared to those with lower PAD pressure. The study also found that pulmonary artery catheterization does not improve survival, and that left ventricular unloading devices do not significantly improve outcomes. Medscape (10/13) Learn More

  • Calif. lawmaker urges better antibiotic stewardship

    Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., has urged the AMA and American Dental Association to educate members about the risks of inappropriate antibiotic use, citing a CIDRAP News investigation on potential issues with clindamycin. Correa said that when a decision is made to prescribe such antibiotics, clinicians "need to adequately inform patients of the risks and potential side effects, so they can quickly seek medical care if needed.” Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (10/13) Learn More

  • Mich. lawmakers scrutinize hospital facility fees

    Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation to restrict the practice of adding facility fees to bills for healthcare services provided outside hospitals, for telemedicine appointments and for certain in-hospital outpatient services. Ohio and Indiana are among the states that already limit the use of facility fees, and other states are considering transparency rules or site-neutrality requirements. Hospitals say the fees are crucial for covering operational costs, and restricting them cuts into already thin margins. The Associated Press (10/13) Learn More

  • Safer nurse workloads may ease ED crowding

    Improving nurse workloads in hospitals could reduce emergency department crowding, according to a study in the journal Medical Care. In emergency departments where nurses reported inadequate staffing, patient stays were longer and patients left without being seen at higher rates. In hospitals where inpatient nurses reported inadequate staffing, patient stays in emergency departments for behavioral health care were longer. "Our findings suggest that high nurse workloads are contributing to excessive delays in emergency department care," said first author Jane Muir of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Medical Xpress (10/14) Learn More

  • PCI before TAVR may benefit patients with complex CAD

    Research in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions suggests that patients with complex coronary artery disease may benefit from percutaneous coronary intervention before transcatheter aortic valve replacement rather than deferring PCI. The study, a subanalysis of the PRO-TAVI trial, found that individuals with the highest SYNTAX scores had better outcomes when they underwent PCI before TAVR. Cardiovascular Business (10/14) Learn More

  • Handheld device identifies cardiac implants in 20 seconds

    The FDA has granted de novo clearance to BridgeSource Medical's SmartRead system, a handheld device that quickly identifies the brand of cardiac implants, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, in emergency settings. The device can identify implants within 20 seconds by mimicking communication signals from major manufacturers like Abbott, Boston Scientific and Medtronic. MassDevice (Boston) (10/8) Learn More

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