158 Hospitals Nationwide Honored for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care

The American Heart Association has announced the recognition of 158 hospitals across the United States with the Commitment to Quality award, a testament to their high performance in three or more clinical areas within the Get With The Guidelines® program. This initiative underscores the critical role of evidence-based clinical treatments and collaborative care in addressing heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the country.

Get With The Guidelines programs are designed to ensure that care teams utilize the latest scientific research to make informed treatment decisions, significantly improving patient outcomes. Hospitals that have earned this new award have demonstrated a commitment to quality improvement across multiple areas of patient care, achieving Silver awards or higher in at least three American Heart Association programs for 2025.

According to Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association, the award highlights the importance of a systemwide commitment to proven treatments and patient-centered care. The dedication of these hospitals not only enhances the quality of cardiovascular care but also contributes to longer, healthier lives for patients.

For those interested in learning more about the Get With The Guidelines program or viewing the full list of award recipients, additional information is available at www.heart.org/quality.