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American Heart Association Recognizes 4,859 Healthcare Organizations for Commitment to Improving Heart Disease and Stroke Outcomes

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The American Heart Association is recognizing 4,859 healthcare and emergency response organizations nationwide for their continued commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke, and related conditions. This is about 1,700 more organizations than were recognized last year, demonstrating growing momentum in the effort to save lives. The recognition is tied to the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines and other quality improvement initiatives that help care teams use the latest evidence-based science to guide their treatment decisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 34 seconds on average.
  • The American Heart Association recognized 4,859 healthcare organizations for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.
  • The recognition is tied to the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines and other quality improvement initiatives that help care teams use the latest evidence-based science to guide their treatment decisions.
  • Among this year's awardees, 158 hospitals received the new Commitment to Quality award for demonstrating high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • The awards went to 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, with many organizations receiving more than one award.
  • The American Heart Association is devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, and their recognition is part of this effort.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively.
  • Studies show that following treatment guidelines can help patients recover faster, avoid complications, and reduce their chances of needing to return to the hospital.
  • The awards are an important step towards maximizing opportunities for people to receive timely, consistent, and evidence-based care.

Statistics:

  • Someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 34 seconds on average.
  • 4,859 healthcare organizations were recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving health outcomes for people affected by heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.
  • 158 hospitals received the new Commitment to Quality award for demonstrating high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively.
  • More than 14,500 total awards were given out, with many organizations receiving more than one award.

Sources:

  • [1] VerticalNews Health, "Someone in US Dies of Cardiovascular Disease Every 34 Seconds, Study Reveals" (August 24, 2025)
  • [2] American Heart Association, "Get With The Guidelines" (www.heart.org/quality)
  • [3] American Heart Association, "2025 Statistical Update" (www.heart.org/statistical-update)
  • [4] U.S. News & World Report, "List of Recipients by State and Award" (https://www.usnews.com)

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