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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.

New Accreditation Designation

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.

  • Cefazolin noninferior to penicillins for MSSA bacteremia

    Cefazolin was found to be noninferior to antistaphylococcal penicillins in treating methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The research, involving 1,341 adults across eight countries, showed a 15% mortality rate at 90 days for the cefazolin group and 17% for the penicillin group. Medscape (7/20) Learn More

  • Study finds clesrovimab shows efficacy in RSV prevention

    Clesrovimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, was well-tolerated and effective at preventing severe respiratory syncytial virus disease over two RSV seasons in high-risk infants, researchers reported in JAMA Pediatrics. Rates of RSV-associated medically attended lower respiratory infection were similar between those treated with clesrovimab and those who received palivizumab during their first RSV season. MedPage Today (free registration) (7/21) Learn More

  • Study examines pharmacists' role in self-medication safety

    Pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety during self-medication regimens, according to findings published in the journal Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy. The study highlights that pharmacists frequently intervene in cases involving prescription-only medications and contraindications, with pain management a primary driver. Drug Topics (7/19) Learn More

  • Clean catheterization noninferior to sterile in study

    A retrospective study of 3,293 patients found that clean catheterization is noninferior to sterile catheterization in terms of catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Suspected UTIs occurred in 3.3% of patients using the clean method and 3.8% using the sterile method. Medscape (7/16) Learn More

  • Hospitals see 16% rise in bad debt, charity care

    Hospitals are experiencing a continued rise in bad debt and charity care costs, which increased 16% year-over-year in May, according to Kaufman Hall's National Hospital Flash Report. The report, which analyzed data from over 1,300 hospitals, noted that facilities with 100 to 199 beds experienced the largest increase in these costs, while those with up to 25 beds saw a minimal rise. Becker's Hospital Review (7/16) Learn More

  • Outpatient care grows as hospital margins decline

    Hospitals are seeing a significant shift from inpatient to outpatient care, with outpatient revenue up 8% year-to-date, according to Kaufman Hall research. This trend, driven by policy changes such as the phasing out of Medicare's inpatient-only list, requires hospitals to reimagine resource allocation as operating margins drop. TechTarget (7/14) Learn More

  • Health AI incubator focuses on patient care, workflows

    UCSF Health is launching the Converge AI incubator to foster collaboration between AI companies and clinicians. The incubator will host a select few companies annually, working alongside UCSF Health experts to develop AI tools that enhance patient care and improve clinical workflows, and it aims to address concerns over AI in healthcare by involving healthcare staff early in the development process. The Examiner (San Francisco) (7/16) Learn More

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