Quality Initiatives

ACC's commitment to improving global cardiovascular health is driven through targeted localized initiatives, in partnership with leading cardiovascular societies and key opinion leaders around the world. ACC's global initiatives include but are not limited to the following quality programs and initiatives:

Global Quality Solutions
Leverage clinical patient data and measurable outcomes to optimize cardiovascular patient care with Global Quality Solutions (GQS). This flexible, quality improvement program is available for hospitals and health systems in international markets. Tools and resources are available for institutions of all sizes to improve their cardiovascular care and patient outcomes through a comprehensive set of mechanisms that include ACC's NCDR and Accreditation Services. Learn more.

Global Heart Attack Treatment Initiative
The Global Heart Attack Treatment Initiative (GHATI) is dedicated to collaborating, collecting and sharing data, and utilizing tools to improve AMI care for your MI patients. This international QI program welcomes institutions with patients who present and are treated for MI with a focus on institutions in low- and middle- income countries. Learn more.

International Centers of Excellence
The ACC International Center of Excellence (ICOE) Program recognizes hospitals outside of the United States for their commitment to high standards of medical practice and their dedication to providing quality cardiovascular care. Learn more.

Interested in Global Quality Programs and Initiatives? Contact us.