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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.

  • Healthcare sites that appear clean can hide infection risks

    A healthcare environment that looks clean may not be contamination-free, as risks can arise from inconsistent workflows, equipment handling and communication. Small shortcuts and habits can compromise infection-prevention systems over time, and shared equipment can create avoidable risk points if not handled consistently. To improve infection prevention, organizations should focus on operational visibility and consistency rather than relying on visual cleanliness. Infection Control Today (7/24) Learn More

  • Pediatric antibiotic resistance increases worldwide

    A study in JAMA Pediatrics found an increase in antimicrobial resistance among children globally over the past two decades. Analyzing 106,581 bacterial isolates from children in 82 countries, researchers found more than one-third of the bacteria were resistant to at least one first-line antibiotic and about 1 in 5 were resistant to second-line antibiotics. Data showed 47% of cases were in hospital wards and 27% in ICUs, with Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella species and Escherichia coli most commonly identified. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (7/23) Learn More

  • Analysis: Ceftaroline, ceftobiprole similar to standard care

    Data from 16 studies, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, found that ceftaroline and ceftobiprole were not superior to standard treatments for non-urinary Staphylococcus aureus infections, providing similar clinical cure rates and adverse event profiles when compared with standard treatments. "From a policy standpoint, our analysis underscores the importance of generating syndrome specific evidence before widespread adoption of newer, often more costly agents," researchers wrote. Medscape (7/27) Learn More

  • Food safety leaders warn of outbreak risk amid CDC cuts

    Food safety leaders are warning of the potential for a more deadly foodborne illness outbreak following federal funding cuts and staff reductions, such as the CDC's FoodNet program, which has stopped mandatory tracking of several dangerous pathogens including listeria and campylobacter, raising concerns about the ability to detect and respond to outbreaks. HHS says the cuts have not increased risks, but state health departments may be struggling to manage the impact, as seen in Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News (7/27) Learn More

  • Senate advances bills to cut healthcare costs

    The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has advanced several bills to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, including the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, the INSULIN Act of 2026 and the EMPOWER for Health Act. The Patients Deserve Price Tags Act would require hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers and laboratories to report negotiated and cash prices for services provided; give group health insurance plans access to claims data; and ban third-party administrators from restricting access to data. MedPage Today (7/23) Learn More

  • Hospital receives $38.9M to develop gene-editing therapies

    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has received a $38.9 million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop personalized gene-editing therapies for rare diseases, including hemophilia A. The five-year project, part of the ARPA-H THRIVE program, will focus on liver-related genetic disorders in children. Hemophilia News Today (7/24) Learn More

  • AI chatbots in healthcare raise liability questions

    Patients increasingly consult AI chatbots for medical advice, raising questions about liability when errors occur. Meghan O'Connor, a health law partner at Quarles & Brady, highlights the complexity of assigning responsibility, which involves AI developers, patients and clinicians. While AI companies use disclaimers, courts may scrutinize how chatbots are marketed. Clinicians must correct AI misinformation to avoid malpractice issues, treating AI-sourced data like any patient-reported information. MedCity News (7/27) Learn More

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