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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.

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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.

  • Sterile processing staff face burnout, cognitive overload

    Sterile processing professionals face significant challenges such as cognitive overload, complex medical devices, constant interruptions and extensive instructions for use, says Randalyn Harreld, a clinical education manager at Steelco Belimed. During a presentation at a Southern California Sterile Processing Association meeting, Harreld emphasized the need for healthcare organizations to address these human factors to improve patient safety and support employees. Infection Control Today (9/21) Learn More

  • Buprenorphine linked to better outcomes in dual withdrawal

    Buprenorphine treatment during hospitalization is linked to lower rates of patient-directed discharge and psychiatric readmission for individuals at risk for concurrent alcohol and opioid withdrawal, researchers noted in the Substance Use & Addiction Journal. The study, conducted at a Veterans Affairs psychiatric unit, found that patients receiving buprenorphine had better outcomes, especially within the first 24 hours of admission. Psychiatry Advisor (9/18) Learn More

  • Nirsevimab may reduce antibiotic use in infants with RSV

    Nirsevimab significantly reduces the need for antibiotic prescriptions in infants with respiratory syncytial virus, according to research published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The study, involving over 15,000 infants, shows that nirsevimab decreased antibiotic prescriptions for outpatient acute respiratory tract infections by 14.4%, reduced antibiotic prescriptions for bronchiolitis by 40.3%, and cut RSV-related hospitalizations by 69.4%. Healio (free registration) (9/18) Learn More

  • Census Bureau: Uninsurance rate steady at 7.9% in 2025

    The uninsurance rate in the US remained steady at 7.9% in 2025, according to the Census Bureau. Employer-sponsored health plans were the most common source of coverage, followed by Medicare and Medicaid. The report noted a significant increase in Medicare coverage and a decrease in Medicaid coverage. The agency's numbers differ slightly from those of the CDC, which reported an overall uninsurance rate of 8.3% and a 5.6% rate among children. Fierce Healthcare (9/16) Learn More

  • AI's role in cardiology care highlighted at summit

    Dr. John Rumsfeld, director of health technologies at Meta, discussed the transformative role of artificial intelligence in health care during his keynote address at the ACC Quality Summit. Rumsfeld highlighted how AI is already being used by more than 80% of US physicians, primarily through large language models and ambient AI, to reduce administrative burdens and enhance clinical care. He emphasized the potential of AI to address physician shortages, improve efficiency and promote health on a larger scale, while urging medical professionals to lead in evaluating AI's safety and effectiveness. American College of Cardiology (9/16) Learn More

  • FDA approves drug-eluting balloon for in-stent restenosis

    The FDA approved Cordis' Selution SLR, the first sirolimus drug-eluting balloon for treating coronary in-stent restenosis. Designated as a breakthrough device because of its sustained limus release, it demonstrated noninferiority to standard care in the SELUTION4ISR trial. Cardiovascular Business (9/21) Learn More

  • Public support for health equity varies by question framing

    Most Americans support health equity efforts, but support varies by how questions are framed, with 65% of conservatives supporting the goal when not defined, according to a poll conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges' Center for Health Justice and discussed at a National Academies of Science panel on communicating population health. The poll results shows how language can influence public perception and underscores the ongoing political pressures facing health equity researchers. STAT (9/18) Learn More

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