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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.

  • Report: Quality health care unaffordable for more Americans

    A West Health-Gallup survey indicates that 49% of Americans felt able to afford health care and access quality care in 2025, down from 56% in 2021. The survey, conducted before recent Medicaid cuts and the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies, highlights growing financial stress, with about 75% of respondents citing health care costs as a burden and about 50% expressing concern about affording necessary services in 2026. Boston Herald (tiered subscription model) (6/18) Learn More

  • Candidemia incidence, mortality rise, driven by C. auris

    Candidemia incidence and 30-day mortality increased in the US from 2015 to 2024, largely due to a rise in Candida auris infections and antifungal resistance, a study in Clinical Infectious Diseases found. The research analyzed information from the Epic Cosmos database and found that candidemia incidence rose to 50.5 cases per 100,000 hospital admissions, and 30-day mortality reached 31.8% in 2024. Candida albicans remains the most common species, but its proportion is declining as C. auris cases rise. Infectious Disease Advisor (6/22) Learn More

  • Study: RPM didn't reduce readmissions for serious infections

    Remote patient monitoring alone did not reduce hospital readmissions for patients discharged after sepsis or respiratory infections, according to research in JAMA Network Open. Investigators from the University of Pittsburgh found that usual care, which included a post-discharge call with a nurse, was more effective at reducing readmissions than four different RPM interventions. The study suggests that CMS should reevaluate the role of remote therapeutic monitoring in addressing readmissions. TechTarget (6/18) Learn More

  • AI to enhance human expertise in infection prevention

    Infection prevention and control consultant Bassel Molaeb emphasized at an Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology meeting that AI will augment, not replace, human expertise in infection prevention. Molaeb highlighted the importance of training and validation as AI tools become integrated into infection prevention practices. While AI can streamline tasks and improve efficiency, human judgment remains essential for interpreting data and making decisions. Healio (free registration) (6/19) Learn More

  • 500 hospitals get warning on price transparency compliance

    Federal regulators issued warning letters to 500 hospitals for not meeting price transparency requirements amid increasing public demand for clearer pricing information. Hospitals must publish lists of shoppable procedures and services, with significant fines for non-compliance. While most hospitals comply, the complex data aren't easily usable for consumers. Chief Healthcare Executive (6/19) Learn More

  • QFR-guided PCI shows better long-term outcomes

    Quantitative flow ratio-guided percutaneous coronary intervention can improve long-term patient outcomes by better targeting lesions that impair blood flow, according to a study published in JACC. The study, based on five-year data from the FAVOR III China trial, found that QFR-guided PCI reduced major adverse cardiac events, myocardial infarction and repeat revascularization compared with angiography-guided PCI. Medscape (6/17) Learn More

  • AI-powered wearable flags early opioid respiratory risks

    The newly cleared feature on Masimo's Radius VSM monitor uses AI to analyze continuous patient data and identify early patterns of opioid-induced respiratory depression. This approval marks the first time an opioid-induced respiratory depression detection technology has been integrated into a hospital monitoring system to continuously assess respiratory risk in patients receiving opioid therapy. Medical Economics (6/22) Learn More

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