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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.

  • Drug-resistant infections, deaths climb in US, CDC says

    Drug-resistant infections in the US have increased to 9.7 million cases and 50,800 deaths annually, according to CDC data collected in 2023, highlighting urgent threats from Candida auris and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales. Experts say the Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report indicates future and current risks, although changes in methodologies and data sources preclude direct comparisons to previous reports. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (10/27) Learn More

  • How to prepare for the new sepsis readmission rule

    The Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule adds sepsis to the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, and hospitals can be penalized for unplanned readmissions for any cause starting in fiscal 2030. Hospitals will need to develop comprehensive risk assessments as well as robust infection prevention, discharge, patient education and follow-up protocols to prevent readmissions and improve outcomes for sepsis patients, experts say. Medscape (10/27) Learn More

  • Pediatric ICU beds are disappearing across US

    Pediatric intensive care units are closing across the US, with hospitals in Montana, Oregon and Missouri ending services. Pediatric inpatient units have decreased by nearly 30% from 2008 to 2022, with three-quarters of hospitals now lacking pediatric inpatient services. The closures are often due to low patient volumes and financial challenges, which are expected to worsen with cuts to federal Medicaid spending. KFF Health News (10/28) Learn More

  • Healthcare finance pledge could address affordability

    A Declaration on Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability from the Healthcare Financial Management Association urges industry leaders to move beyond blaming each other for rising costs. The initiative, part of the Vitalic Health program, does not condemn or endorse specific policies or organizations. Instead, HFMA plans to use Vitalic Health to allow leaders to test technology-aided methods, share data, and measure affordability and accessibility. Chief Healthcare Executive (10/26) Learn More

  • Health systems shift from divestiture to strategic growth

    Major health systems such as Ascension, Community Health Systems and Tenet Healthcare have transitioned from selling assets to focusing on growth as financial performance has improved. Ascension has shrunk its operating loss by $371 million, Community Health Systems has maintained revenue despite reducing its portfolio by 35%, and Tenet Healthcare has committed to investments in surgery centers after selling 14 hospitals for $4.8 billion. The systems are primarily expanding in familiar markets and exiting noncore businesses. Becker's Hospital Review (10/28) Learn More

  • Tele-ICU program shortens stays at safety-net hospitals

    A study presented at the American College of Chest Physicians' annual meeting shows that implementing tele-intensive care units at safety-net hospitals in Los Angeles led to a 19% reduction in length of stay without increasing mortality or mechanical ventilation use. The program, which began in September 2024, uses remote intensivists to manage patient care and has been cost-effective by utilizing existing technology. Medscape (10/26) Learn More

  • Poll finds broad support for health equity measures at work

    A research brief from NxtLevel shows that US voters widely support workplace programs and accommodations that support employee health equity. Eighty-nine percent of respondents were in favor of reasonable workplace accommodations for people with chronic health issues or physical disabilities. Eighty-four percent agreed with testing new therapies among patients from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to ensure they are effective for everyone. BenefitsPRO (free registration) (10/23) Learn More

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