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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.

  • COVID-19 boosters cut hospitalization risk in IMID patients

    Research published in RMD Open showed that COVID-19 booster vaccinations significantly reduced risk of hospitalization and death for adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who were receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The protection was strongest in the first year after vaccination, with one booster reducing the odds by 44%, two by 71% and three by 80%. Infectious Disease Advisor (8/14) Learn More

  • RTLS evolves into tool for infection prevention intelligence

    Real-time location systems can enhance infection prevention by providing comprehensive data on hand hygiene and exposure risks, says Danielle Updegraff of CenTrak. Updegraff discusses the shift from RTLS as a tracking method to a tool for infection prevention intelligence, noting that sustainable improvement requires a culture of safety, staff engagement and leadership. Infection Control Today (8/11) Learn More

  • Rural Illinois hospitals to invest $31M in tech upgrades

    The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network will manage more than $50 million in grants to enhance rural healthcare, including $31 million for technology transformation, $14 million for chronic disease prevention and $5 million for workforce retention and recruiting. The funds, received through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, will support cybersecurity, telehealth, EHR optimization, artificial intelligence, automation and/or data analytics initiatives at eligible Illinois hospitals. Becker's Hospital Review (8/14) Learn More

  • Health system drops plan to schedule shifts by bidding

    UNC Hospitals said it is ending plans to adopt a scheduling system that would have nurses compete for premium shifts by offering to work for lower pay. The plan drew criticism and concern from nurses that it conflicted with the values of team-based care. North State Journal (N.C.) (8/15) Learn More

  • Epic rolls out tool to streamline prior authorization

    Epic is introducing a tool ahead of a CMS deadline to streamline prior authorization by immediately notifying clinicians if a procedure requires health plan approval. The tool, tested by Aetna and others, aims to reduce delays in patient care by automating the identification of prior authorization needs. However, the tool does not yet automate documentation for medical necessity, a future goal for Epic and health plans. Axios (8/16) Learn More

  • FTC may be looking into Epic's data sharing practices

    The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly conducting an antitrust investigation into Epic Systems, which holds health records for hundreds of millions of Americans, sources say. The FTC has reportedly requested information from others in the health technology industry related to how Epic grants or withholds access to data. Reuters (8/14) Learn More

  • 26% of women with GDM develop hypertension postpartum

    A study published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics Gynecology has found that more than 1 in 4 women with gestational diabetes developed hypertension within five months postpartum. The study identified key predictors such as Black or mixed ethnicity, higher weight and elevated blood pressure at 12 weeks' gestation. Women with postpartum hypertension also showed higher rates of dyslipidemia and abnormal adiposity. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive postpartum monitoring for women with gestational diabetes. Medscape (8/13) Learn More

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