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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.

New Accreditation Designation

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.

  • HF risk varies by gender identity in study with veterans

    A study in JACC: Advances found that transgender and gender-diverse veterans had a higher risk of heart failure than cisgender women but a lower risk than cisgender men, with notable differences in heart failure phenotype and ejection fraction trajectories. Findings underline the importance of considering patients' gender identity in cardiovascular risk assessment. Cardiology Advisor (10/26) Learn More

  • Study: Vaping raises blood pressure, hypertension risk

    Long-term use of e-cigarettes is linked to increased blood pressure among young adults, with no evidence of reduced hypertension risk compared to those who have never vaped or smoked, according to research in JACC: Advances. The study found that higher vaping intensity correlated with greater increases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and these effects persisted even after accounting for factors like alcohol and cannabis use. Cardiology Advisor (11/3) Learn More

  • Hospitals move to upgrade patient meal quality

    The Detroit News (11/8) Learn More

  • Early flu season driven by mutated H1N1 strain

    USA Today (11/7) Learn More

  • Hospitals face revenue pressure from ACA, Medicaid changes

    Medscape (11/5) Learn More

  • NCDR Research at AHA 2026: OAC After LAAO; PCI and tMCS in Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

    Two abstracts presented at AHA 2026 use NCDR data to inform their analyses. The first investigates long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) use after transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), and the second considers temporal trends in PCI and temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Read about their key findings and dive into additional coverage from AHA 2026 on ACC.org. Learn More

  • Data-Driven Leadership: A Transformational Competency

    Cardiovascular leaders are navigating greater clinical complexity, operational strain and financial accountability. The challenge isn’t having more data; it’s turning data into clear priorities and action. The latest chapter in the ACC and MedAxiom Care Transformation Initiative explores how leading cardiovascular programs are moving beyond retrospective reporting to use data in real time to guide decisions, align teams and strengthen clinician engagement. Discover how a more strategic approach to data can help your program move from reacting to gaps to proactively shaping better care and performance. Learn more. Learn More

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