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NYC Health + Hospitals Achieves National Recognition for Quality Care

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NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation, has announced that all 11 of its hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to quality care in heart disease and stroke. For the first time, five of the health care system's hospitals received the American Heart Association's new Commitment to Quality Award, given to only 158 hospitals nationwide. This recognition highlights the health care system's dedication to providing the highest quality care to patients with cardiovascular and stroke-related conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • All 11 hospitals of NYC Health + Hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to quality care in heart disease and stroke.
  • Five of the health care system's hospitals received the American Heart Association's new Commitment to Quality Award, given to only 158 hospitals nationwide.
  • The hospitals won a total of 34 Get with the Guidelines (GWTG) awards, including 5 Commitment to Quality Awards and 29 GWTG awards in various categories.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals earned these recognitions by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure and stroke patients.
  • The measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications, aggressive risk-reduction therapies, patient education on managing heart failure and overall health, and care transition interventions.
  • The health care system's recognition is a reflection of its dedication to continuous improvement and its role as a safety-net healthcare system providing high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care to its communities.
  • The hospitals that received the Commitment to Quality Award have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality improvement and have implemented evidence-based practices in cardiovascular and stroke care.

Statistics:

  • 11 hospitals of NYC Health + Hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for quality care.
  • 5 hospitals received the American Heart Association's new Commitment to Quality Award.
  • 34 Get with the Guidelines (GWTG) awards were given to the hospitals, including 5 Commitment to Quality Awards and 29 GWTG awards.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively.
  • Patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
  • The American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines awards recognize hospitals nationwide that adhere to science-based practices and provide the highest quality care.

Sources:

  • NYC Health + Hospitals: "NYC Health + Hospitals Announces All 11 Hospitals Again Recognized by the American Heart Association for Quality Care" (August 4, 2025)
  • American Heart Association: Get with the Guidelines program (no date)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Heart Disease Facts" (no date)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "Stroke Facts" (no date)

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