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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.

  • Updated COVID-19 vaccines could reduce need for care

    COVID-19 vaccines updated for the 2025-2026 season are associated with a 50% lower risk for emergency and urgent care visits and a 55% lower risk of hospitalization in the US, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. A separate study conducted in Europe, also published in JAMA Network Open, found a 59% lower risk for symptomatic COVID-19 requiring health care among people who had received an updated vaccine. However, both studies found low vaccine uptake. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (6/23) Learn More

  • Virtual discharge program may reduce readmissions

    A nine-hospital study in npj Digital Medicine found patients discharged by virtual nurses had a lower rate of 30-day emergency department readmissions compared with those discharged in person. Based on data for more than 9,000 encounters, 3.7% of patients discharged by virtual nurses returned to the hospital within 30 days, compared with 13.3% of those discharged in person.  Telehealth (6/26) Learn More

  • Infectious disease experts: Hospitals can prepare for Ebola

    Experts in infectious disease discussed Ebola preparedness at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology annual meeting, highlighting measures that include isolating patients, gathering travel history and training employees. "If you did this [for any previous Ebola outbreak], the good news is a lot of these things you can pull off the shelf and dust off," said Dr. Thomas Talbot, chief hospital epidemiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The likelihood of an outbreak in the US remains low.  Healio (free registration) (6/23) Learn More

  • Impacts of insects in hospitals are unclear

    Insects such as cockroaches, bedbugs and flies are sometimes found in hospitals, posing clinical dilemmas and questions about whether they can spread pathogens among patients. Research on the subject is sparse, so some hospitals have developed protocols for extermination, sterilization and infection prevention, and researchers are conducting more studies to better understand the risks insects pose to patients. "We know that these insects carry antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, and we are in a war against antimicrobial resistance right now, so I feel like it is time to address it," said researcher Stephanie Stroever. Medscape (6/26) Learn More

  • Revenue cycle improvements lift rural hospital's outlook

    Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Rawlins, Wyo., has increased its days cash on hand from three to 25 since January 2025. Outstanding payables have been cut from more than $9 million to less than $3 million, and a reserve fund has been established. Hospital leaders brought medical coding in-house, hired a new revenue cycle management firm, strengthened payer relationships and adjusted wages to improve recruitment and retention, and a new three-year strategic plan focuses on financial sustainability. Becker's Hospital Review (6/25) Learn More

  • University's new AI institute bridges healthcare, tech

    Washington University in St. Louis has launched the AI for Health Institute, led by Chenyang Lu, to integrate AI into healthcare through a multidisciplinary approach. The institute unites over 120 faculty members from various schools, including medicine, engineering and law, to address critical health issues using data-driven AI solutions. Collaboration with BJC Healthcare allows for practical application and testing of AI models in real-world health settings. The institute also focuses on training future physicians in AI literacy to enhance clinical decision-making while addressing governance and monitoring challenges. Healthcare Innovation (6/26) Learn More

  • Insurer partners with digital platform to improve quality

    Priority Health, an insurer covering 1.4 million lives in four states, is working with Garner Health to steer patients to high-performing healthcare practices. Garner Health's set of more than 60 billion medical records identifies high-performing clinicians, and when Priority Health subscribers use the platform to choose those clinicians, employers will cover most or all out-of-pocket costs. The partnership is expected to reduce healthcare spending in the first year without adding to employees' cost burdens. MedCity News (6/24) Learn More

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