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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.

  • AI monitoring for HF fails to cut rehospitalizations

    Research in JACC: Heart Failure found that AI-guided monitoring with clinician alerts is feasible for patients who were discharged after a hospital stay for heart failure, but it does not reduce rehospitalizations or the composite of emergency visits, rehospitalization and death. The study, conducted at five VA medical centers, involved patients wearing a chest sensor patch for as long as 90 days. Medscape (10/19) Learn More

  • Fracture-specific infection criteria outperform CDC definitions

    A study presented at an Orthopaedic Trauma Association conference shows that fracture-specific infection criteria identify more cases of infection than CDC surgical site infection definitions, particularly outside a 90-day window. The study, led by Dr. Abhishek Ganta of NYU Langone Health, found that the fracture-related infection consensus criteria could capture 100% of infections, while the CDC's definitions identified 55.9%. The findings suggest that the choice of infection criteria significantly affects reported infection rates, impacting surveillance and research. Healio (free registration) (10/16) Learn More

  • Chronic hepatitis B cases may rise with new vaccine policy

    A modeling study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine projects that moving away from a universal hepatitis B vaccine birth-dose recommendation in favor of shared clinical decision-making could increase chronic hepatitis B infections in the US by 83%. Under the revised policy, up to 1.8 million people could enter adulthood susceptible to HBV infection, compared with 232,000 under the previous recommendation. MedPage Today (10/19) Learn More

  • Average hospital stay requires 11 weeks' wages

    US hospital expenses for a typical stay increased 26% to $16,353 this year, according to a LendingTree analysis. The report also found that a typical hospital visit lasts about five days, requiring 435 hours, or almost 11 weeks, of work to cover the expenses. Becker's Hospital Review (10/16) Learn More

  • Hospital sees readmissions drop with referral system

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida reported significant reductions in readmission rates following the systemwide implementation of the Unite Us closed-loop referral platform. The evaluation shows a 17% overall reduction in 30-day, all-cause readmission risk, with notable decreases among Medicaid patients and those under 65. A maternity initiative using the platform has seen a 59% drop in postpartum-related readmissions among Medicaid-insured mothers. Healthcare Innovation (10/19) Learn More

  • Report: Health care prices, not usage, drive employer costs

    Rising healthcare prices, not increased use by workers, are driving up employer healthcare costs, according to a report from the Health Care Cost Institute. From 2019 to 2023, healthcare spending rose nearly 19%, with 90% of that increase attributed to higher prices from practices, hospitals and drug companies, while employee use of medical services rose just 2%. Inc. (tiered subscription model) (10/16) Learn More

  • Miniature robots can deliver drugs directly to heart

    Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed wireless, magnetic miniature robots designed to deliver drugs directly to the heart, potentially advancing the treatment of infective endocarditis. The robots, about the size of a pencil tip, navigate the body using an external electromagnetic coil system and AI-assisted vision, targeting infection sites with precision. Medical Design & Outsourcing (10/15) Learn More

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