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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.

  • High-dose flu vaccine reduces older-adult hospitalizations

    Research in JAMA Network Open shows that a high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine is more effective than a standard-dose vaccine in preventing hospitalizations among adults 65 and older. The study, which included 605,098 participants from Western Europe and North America, found that HD-IIV significantly reduces hospitalizations for influenza, pneumonia and cardiorespiratory diseases. Infectious Disease Advisor (7/13) Learn More

  • Enterovirus did not increase acute flaccid myelitis cases

    A CDC study published in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that increased enterovirus infections from 2022 to 2025 did not lead to a rise in acute flaccid myelitis cases. There were 172 AFM cases from 2020 to 2025, mostly in children, a decrease from previous years. The absence of a corresponding increase in AFM cases may be due to less neurovirulent strains of enterovirus D68. MedPage Today (free registration) (7/10) Learn More

  • Study: Non-cardiac conditions drive most HF readmissions

    A study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine showed that most hospital readmissions after heart failure were due to non-cardiovascular conditions. The study, which tracked patients from four hospitals in Australia, found that those taking more than one non-heart medication were likely to be at higher risk. News Medical (7/8) Learn More

  • CMS starts phase-out of Medicare Inpatient-Only list

    CMS has begun phasing out the Medicare Inpatient-Only list, beginning with most musculoskeletal procedures. The entire list is expected to be eliminated by January 1, 2028, requiring patient-specific status determinations. Factors supporting inpatient status include a body mass index of 40 or higher, poorly controlled diabetes, chronic anemia and chronic kidney disease. ICD10Monitor (7/13) Learn More

  • Survey: Virtual care helps patients access specialty care

    Virtual care is essential for access to specialty care, with 78% of neurology patients, 75% of mental and behavioral health patients, 73% of OB/GYN patients and 70% of cardiology patients saying they would delay or skip care without it. The survey of more than 1,200 patients, healthcare providers and pharma marketers by Populus Health Technologies found that 81% of clinicians reported improved follow-up completion using virtual care. In addition, 2% of patients said they felt extremely or very safe using virtual care, and 86% were comfortable discussing sensitive topics. Medical Economics (7/9) Learn More

  • Leaflet modification device shows early success in ViV TAVR

    The ShortCut leaflet modification device by Pi-Cardia has shown a high success rate in valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement, according to a study in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. A study of 150 patients, led by Dr. Raj Makkar of Cedars-Sinai, found that the device significantly reduced the risk of coronary obstruction, with only 2% of patients experiencing this complication. The ShortCut device, cleared by the FDA in September 2024, is the first dedicated transfemoral catheter that is designed to mechanically split bioprosthetic leaflets before ViV TAVR. Cardiovascular Business (7/2) Learn More

  • Why healthcare leaders should prioritize AI literacy

    Just as healthcare workers are trained in infection control and documentation, they should also be trained in AI as it becomes commonplace in clinical documentation, revenue cycle workflows and scheduling, writes Alena Fuchs of RPSP Healthcare Consulting Group. She outlines a model for AI literacy that involves front-line users, who need practical training; operational training for people who test tools before they are rolled out; and literacy for governance leaders. "It is a patient-safety, workforce-development and trust initiative. Healthcare leaders cannot afford to treat it as anything less," Fuchs writes. Forbes (7/7) Learn More

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