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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.

  • CMS penalizes hospitals for not hitting readmission targets

    The CMS will financially penalize 22 of Connecticut's 26 acute care hospitals for not meeting readmission reduction targets for conditions including COPD, pneumonia and joint replacements. The penalties are based on data from July 2023 to June 2025. Around 80% of hospitals nationwide will also lose up to 3% of CMS funds next year for failing to cut readmission rates. CT Insider (Conn.) (10/19) Learn More

  • Study: 1 in 14 hospital patients may face diagnostic errors

    Medical misdiagnosis is a significant issue, with a study from BMJ Quality and Safety finding that 1 in 14 hospital patients experience harmful diagnostic errors. An earlier study in BMJ found that 12 million US adults are misdiagnosed annually in outpatient care. Actor Christina Applegate recently shared her experience of being misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, highlighting the emotional toll such errors can take. CBS News (10/20) Learn More

  • Live vaccines show safety in IBD patients on advanced therapies

    A study presented at an American College of Gastroenterology conference indicates that live vaccines do not increase the risk of hospitalization, emergency department visits or vaccine-preventable diseases within 30 days among people with inflammatory bowel disease on advanced therapies. The cohort study analyzed data from 2007 to 2024, comparing patients who received live vaccines such as MMR and varicella with those who received the pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine. Researchers say the findings are reassuring but do not establish the safety of live vaccines in this population, and they emphasize the need for prospective studies. Gastroenterology Advisor (10/14) Learn More

  • Hospitals face challenges as margins decline

    Year-to-date hospital margins were 2.5% in August, and monthly median margin was 1.8%, while nonlabor expenses and the costs of drugs and supplies rose, according to Kaufman Hall's latest National Hospital Flash Report. Bad debt and charity care have increased this year to 13%, and hospitals' financial outlook could worsen as more patients lose insurance. HealthLeaders Media (10/20) Learn More

  • Hospital glucose meters recalled due to software glitch

    Nova Biomedical issued a recall for StatStrip Gen 2 and later hospital glucose meters and advised customers not to use them until a software update is available. Scanning identification or quality control barcodes may bring up information from a previous reading and might result in glucose values being assigned to the wrong patient. Medscape (10/20) Learn More

  • Hospital looks to integrate AI assistant during visits

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has implemented more than 20 Epic Systems generative AI tools, but they can feel disconnected, says Dr. Bimal Desai, chief health informatics officer, noting that the next stage aims for an integrated assistant that can anticipate clinicians' needs in real time. Desai also discusses how CHOP validates and deploys AI features. HealthSystemCIO (10/20) Learn More

  • Rural health funds tied to repeal of certificate of need laws

    The administration has linked some funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program to states' willingness to end or ease certificate of need laws, which regulate the construction of healthcare facilities. Tennessee has already taken action, and at least five other states have indicated plans to do so. Critics of the laws say that they increase healthcare costs and limit access to new technology, particularly in rural areas, but supporters -- including some rural hospital leaders -- say that they reduce costs and repealing them could lead to more hospital closures and less transparency. CBS News (10/19) Learn More

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