The ACC recognizes more than 2,000 hospitals and facilities participating in NCDR registries and ACC Accreditation Services in the ACC insert of the 2025 U.S. News and World Report “Best Hospitals” guidebook released Nov. 21.

As the global professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the ACC is committed to supporting patients, caregivers and health care professionals by ensuring the highest-quality care is delivered to every patient, every time. The College applauds these sites for their ongoing commitment to quality improvement and high standards in cardiovascular care delivery. By partnering with these facilities to collect meaningful data, draw out actionable insights and institute evidence-based best practices, the ACC is transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all.

Explore this year’s special issue.

Keywords: National Cardiovascular Data Registries, ACC Accreditation, Quality Improvement