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American Heart Association Recognizes 158 Hospitals for Commitment to Quality

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The American Heart Association's 2025 Statistical Update highlights the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States as heart disease and stroke, respectively. To combat these preventable deaths, evidence-based clinical treatments and collaboration are essential. The American Heart Association is acknowledging 158 hospitals across the nation with a Commitment to Quality award for demonstrating high performance in three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines program. These hospitals have shown a comprehensive approach to quality improvement for patient care.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Heart Association's Commitment to Quality award recognizes 158 hospitals across the nation for their high performance in three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • Hospitals receiving the Commitment to Quality award have achieved Silver awards or higher in at least three American Heart Association programs for 2025.
  • Get With The Guidelines programs help care teams use the latest evidence-based science to guide their treatment decisions, leading to improved patient outcomes.
  • Studies show that following treatment guidelines can help people recover faster, avoid complications, and reduce their chances of needing to return to the hospital.
  • Award levels for Get With The Guidelines range from bronze to gold plus status, depending on how long and how well a care team meets key measures.
  • The American Heart Association recognizes the importance of a systemwide commitment to using proven treatments and putting patients at the center of every decision.

The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program awards are given for conditions including stroke, heart failure, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, Type 2 diabetes, and atrial fibrillation.

Statistics:

  • 158 hospitals across the nation have been recognized with the Commitment to Quality award for demonstrating high performance in three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • Hospitals receiving the Commitment to Quality award have achieved Silver awards or higher in at least three American Heart Association programs for 2025, representing a comprehensive approach to quality improvement for patient care.
  • 35 million volunteers globally support the American Heart Association's mission to ensure equitable health in all communities.
  • The American Heart Association has been a leading source of health information for over 100 years, driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association. (2025). Statistical Update.
  • U.S. News and World Report. (n.d.). Get With The Guidelines | American Heart Association.
  • About the American Heart Association. (n.d.). Get With The Guidelines | American Heart Association.
  • American Heart Association. (n.d.). Commitment to Quality Award Recipients.

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