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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.

  • A look at needlesticks and occupational exposure

    The HIV/AIDS epidemic changed how healthcare workers view needlestick injuries and sharps safety, leading to the introduction of safety-engineered devices and improved disposal practices. However, preventable injuries still occur due to factors such as staff workload, room design and training. Daniels Health's Amy Piser emphasizes the need for a system approach to prevention, involving frontline workers in safety device selection and conducting thorough root-cause investigations to identify preventive measures. Infection Control Today (9/2) Learn More

  • Parental refusal of HBV vaccine for newborns doubles

    Parental refusal of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns more than doubled between 2018 and 2025, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers found that the refusal rate in 2025 was more than twice the rate reported in 2018. "If refusal of newborn preventive care interventions continues to rise, we are going to see a resurgence of predictable, preventable infant morbidity," said Dr. Sarah Coggins, a neonatologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Healio (free registration) (8/30) Learn More

  • Hospitals brace for aging boomers, workforce shortages

    Hospitals are bracing for a significant demographic shift by 2030 as the last baby boomers turn 65, which is expected to drastically increase demand for care. The surge comes amid a shrinking workforce, reduced reimbursements and less financial support from lawmakers. Hospitals must invest in AI and alternative staffing models to manage the challenges, industry experts say. Axios (9/1) Learn More

  • Ind. is 3rd state to end routine hospital diversion

    With support of groups including the Indiana Emergency Nurses Association, Indiana has become the third state to end hospital diversions due to overcrowding. The practice will be limited to disasters and critical infrastructure failure. Massachusetts ended the practice in 2009 and Rhode Island in 2024. The Indiana healthcare groups that cooperated to end diversion say they will continue to work on reducing emergency care overcrowding in ways that do not result in transportation delays and EMS shortages. Becker's Hospital Review (9/1) Learn More

  • Stakeholders urge CMS to maintain RPM payments

    More than 200 organizations, including the ACC, signed a letter to CMS objecting to a proposal to end Medicare payments for third-party remote patient monitoring services. The organizations say the proposal would limit access to healthcare, particularly for patients in rural areas and those with transportation or mobility barriers. The stakeholders asked CMS to delay implementing the proposal and take a collaborative approach to balancing patient access with program integrity. TechTarget (9/1) Learn More

  • Health system achieves $1.5M monthly savings on anesthesia

    UofL Health-Louisville saved $1.5 million per month on anesthesia by standardizing operating rooms and centralizing scheduling across 59 ORs, chief medical officer Dr. Chad Mathis said. Partnering with LeanTaaS and using the iQueue system, the health system saw a 4% increase in case volume and a 3% rise in prime-time utilization. "We made a conscious decision to decrease locums' coverage, which was an exorbitant expense between the anesthesiologists and the [certified registered nurse anesthetists]," Mathis said. Healthcare Innovation (8/30) Learn More

  • Health system adds fall prevention tech to hospital rooms

    MetroHealth is adding smart technology to patient rooms, starting with a fall prevention program using AI-enabled computer vision cameras that integrate with nurse call systems. MetroHealth plans to expand the use of smart room technology to other departments, such as operating rooms. A patient advisory council has been established to provide feedback, and signage and a communication plan will inform patients about the technology. HealthLeaders Media (8/31) Learn More

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