The American Heart Association has awarded 158 hospitals across the United States with the Commitment to Quality award, recognizing their excellence in providing comprehensive cardiovascular care. This accolade highlights hospitals that have achieved Silver awards or higher in at least three of the Association's Get With The Guidelines® programs for 2025, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based patient care and quality improvement.
Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., making the need for high-quality cardiovascular care more critical than ever. The Get With The Guidelines programs assist healthcare teams in implementing the latest scientific research into their treatment protocols, ensuring patients receive timely, consistent, and research-backed care. Studies have shown that adherence to these guidelines can significantly improve patient outcomes, including faster recovery times and reduced hospital readmissions.
Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, emphasized the importance of a systemwide commitment to quality care, stating that the awarded hospitals exemplify the potential of collaborative healthcare teams applying the latest science across multiple patient care areas. The full list of award recipients is available for viewing, showcasing the nationwide effort to enhance cardiovascular health and save lives. For more information on the Get With The Guidelines program, visit https://www.heart.org/quality.
