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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.

  • US hospitals see progress in CAUTI prevention practices

    US hospitals, including VA facilities, have significantly increased the use of key practices to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections over the past 20 years, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. The study attributes a reduction in health care-associated infections to the increased use of portable bladder ultrasonography scanners, catheter reminders and nurse-initiated catheter discontinuation. MedPage Today (10/7) Learn More

  • Insomnia tied to higher risk for stroke, hospital admission

    Insomnia is linked to a greater risk of stroke and hospital admission, according to an analysis published in Sleep Medicine Review. Drawing on systematic reviews and new analyses, researchers determined that individuals with insomnia face a 26% increased hazard for stroke compared to those without the condition. HealthDay News (9/29) Learn More

  • CDC cautions about Cladophialophora bantiana fungus

    The CDC has issued a warning about a significant rise in infections from the rare fungus Cladophialophora bantiana, which has a 60% to 70% fatality rate. The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report notes that cases detected at a University of Washington lab rose from one to five annually between 2009 and 2023, to 14 in 2025. Most cases involve brain abscesses. Becker's Clinical Leadership & Infection Control (10/6) Learn More

  • Foster OR-SPD cooperation for better instrument readiness

    Enhancing collaboration between operating room teams and sterile processing departments is crucial for instrument readiness, says John Kimsey of Steris. At the 2026 AORN Global Surgical Conference, Kimsey emphasized understanding the root causes of missing instruments and quality issues, advocating for better training, resources and space for SPD. Infection Control Today (10/5) Learn More

  • CGM threshold alerts may modestly help inpatients

    Threshold alerts on continuous glucose monitors modestly improve glycemic control in hospitalized adults with diabetes, increasing time in range and reducing time above range, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. The addition of predictive alerts did not provide further benefits. Endocrinology Advisor (10/7) Learn More

  • Cardiac telerehabilitation as effective as in-person

    A randomized controlled trial published in the European Heart Journal Open shows that telerehabilitation's effectiveness is similar to traditional in-person cardiac rehabilitation for patients recovering from acute coronary syndrome. Over a six-month follow-up, telerehabilitation and center-based groups have shown comparable improvements in exercise capacity, patient satisfaction and program adherence. Medscape (10/6) Learn More

  • Tracer enables selective PET imaging of bacterial infection

    Researchers said a new approach for imaging bacterial infections has been developed using a glycosylated tracer derived from 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose, known as β-Me-2-18F-FDG. The study in Nature Biomedical Engineering noted the tracer's selectivity enables it to differentiate between bacterial infections and sterile inflammation, providing a valuable tool for diagnosing infections and monitoring treatment efficacy. Nature (10/5) Learn More

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