The American Heart Association has awarded 158 hospitals across the United States with the Commitment to Quality award, recognizing their exceptional performance in providing comprehensive cardiovascular care. This accolade 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.
These hospitals have demonstrated excellence across three or more clinical areas within the Get With The Guidelines® program, a quality improvement initiative that ensures patient care is timely, consistent, and supported by the latest research. Achieving Silver awards or higher in at least three American Heart Association programs for 2025, these institutions exemplify a systemwide commitment to quality care and patient-centered decision-making.
Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, 'Delivering high-quality cardiovascular care requires a systemwide commitment to using proven treatments and putting patients at the center of every decision.' The dedication of these healthcare teams is pivotal in helping individuals recover faster, avoid complications, and reduce hospital readmissions, ultimately saving lives and improving health outcomes.
For more details on the award recipients and the Get With The Guidelines program, visit www.heart.org/quality.
