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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.

  • Early followup after ICU tied to less use of acute care

    Early primary care follow-up within a week of discharge from a pediatric intensive care unit is associated with reduced acute care use, including emergency department encounters and rehospitalizations, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from over 180,000 hospitalizations and found that the effect was more pronounced in older children and those with conditions such as sepsis or trauma. Medscape (11/5) Learn More

  • Sterile processing professionals see tech-driven future

    Professionals in the sterile processing field are adapting for a future where technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics play a significant role in workflow management. Leaders from health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Cleveland Clinic emphasize that technology should enhance human expertise, not replace it, and that leaders must ensure it solves real problems, fits workflows and maintains data integrity. Infection Control Today (11/6) Learn More

  • Study: Virtual cardiology visits don't spike emergency care

    A study published in JAMA Network Open found that patients whose initial cardiology consultation was via telemedicine were no more likely to require hospitalization or emergency care than those who had in-person visits. The Kaiser Permanente study involving 5,735 adults found that telemedicine patients had lower odds of a second cardiology visit within 90 days. Medical Daily (11/6) Learn More

  • RSVpreF vaccine 78% effective in preventing infant hospitalization

    A meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that the RSV bivalent prefusion F protein vaccine, Abrysvo, is 78% effective in preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus-related lower respiratory tract infection in infants up to 6 months when administered to pregnant women at least 14 days before they deliver. The analysis also found that the vaccine is 82% effective in preventing hospitalization for RSV-related LRTI in infants up to 3 months. Contemporary Pediatrics (11/6) Learn More

  • US faces medical staff shortages amid rising patient acuity

    The US currently has an 8% shortage of registered nurses and a 9% shortage of physicians, and these gaps are expected to persist until at least 2038. Healthcare leaders face the challenge of matching clinician supply with rising patient demand and acuity, requiring robust recruitment and retention strategies. HealthLeaders Media (11/9) Learn More

  • CMS delays remote patient monitoring rule

    The CMS is postponing until 2029 a rule halting Medicare coverage of remote patient monitoring provided by third-party vendors. The delay gives healthcare providers and vendors more time to adjust. The decision follows significant pushback from the healthcare sector, which expressed concerns about potential disruptions to RPM programs and patient care. Healthcare Dive (11/9) Learn More

  • Health records don't always capture patient experience

    Thirty-four percent of women responding to a Gallup-Pivotal survey said a clinician had dismissed or minimized their health concerns within the past five years, and 33% had been misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, compared with 21% of men. Medical records often do not reflect these experiences, creating a gap that can undermine the effectiveness of AI and perpetuate biases in healthcare, according to Annemarie Hirsch and Jennifer Silva, authors of the book Seen But Not Heard: What Medical Records Don't Tell Us About Women's Lives. STAT (11/6) Learn More

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