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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.

  • Human microbiome plays role in infection prevention

    Emerging research highlights the significant role of the human microbiome in preventing health care-associated infections and reducing antimicrobial resistance. The microbiome, influenced by factors such as diet, hospitalization and medications, acts as a barrier against pathogens. However, hospitalization can disrupt this balance, leading to dysbiosis and increased risk of infections. Interventions like fecal microbiota transplants, probiotics and phage therapy show promise in restoring microbiome health. Infection prevention strategies must consider impact on the microbiome to enhance patient outcomes. Infection Control Today (6/30) Learn More

  • $500M effort aims to stop respiratory viruses

    A new $500 million initiative called Intercept, backed by organizations including Stripe and Anthropic, aims to accelerate the development of broad-spectrum antiviral therapies and expand the use of technologies such as air filtration and UV disinfection to reduce respiratory infections. The fund aims to advance at least two therapies through Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, with the goal of attracting pharmaceutical partners to complete late-stage development and commercialization. TIME (6/24) Learn More

  • Hospital adds weapon detection system for patient safety

    Centra Health in Virginia implemented a weapon detection system in the emergency department of Lynchburg General Hospital to improve safety for patients and staff. The system offers efficient screening, advanced threat detection and real-time communication for security teams. WFXR-TV/WWCW-TV (Roanoke, Va.) (7/2) Learn More

  • Healthcare cyberattacks shift to smaller targets

    Cyberattacks on healthcare systems have evolved, with fewer large-scale incidents but a record number of breaches in 2025, according to HHS data. Data extortion has replaced system encryption as a primary tactic, and attacks have shifted to third-party vendors and smaller hospitals, which have fewer resources to defend themselves. Becker's Health IT (7/1) Learn More

  • Healthcare networks at risk from remote desktop tools

    SonicWall's latest report highlights the significant cybersecurity risks facing healthcare organizations due to the exploitation of remote desktop tools. These tools, essential for remote access and IT support, have become a major entry point for hackers, with the healthcare sector experiencing more remote desktop exploitation than any other industry. The report emphasizes the need for enhanced security measures, such as multifactor authentication and a shift to a zero-trust model, to protect sensitive clinical systems and data. TechTarget (6/26) Learn More

  • Florida expands HIE with new tech platform

    The Florida Health Information Exchange is set to expand significantly with the adoption of CRISP Shared Services as its technology platform, starting July 1. This expansion will increase hospital bed coverage by nearly 5% and skilled nursing facility participation by 200%. Mary C. Mayhew, CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, underscores the potential for improved access to comprehensive clinical information, particularly benefiting the elderly and rural populations. Healthcare Innovation (6/29) Learn More

  • Uneven access to AI in radiology may worsen disparities

    A study in the American Journal of Neuroradiology suggests that uneven access to radiology AI may worsen healthcare disparities in the US. Medicare's New Technology Add-On Payment has encouraged AI adoption, but hospitals in socioeconomically deprived areas are less likely to use AI. "When adoption is concentrated in facilities that already excel in stroke care, it misses the opportunity to improve care in less-resourced settings where potential gains are the greatest," researcher Maria Sanmartin said. Radiology Business (6/29) Learn More

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