Contact: Katie Glenn, kglenn@acc.org ,

DENVER (Sep 30, 2025) -

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Quality Summit 2025 will take place on October 14-16 in Denver, bringing together the cardiovascular care quality improvement community to share insights, gain knowledge and drive meaningful improvements in patient care.

“With this year’s ACC Quality Summit, we are excited to promote inclusion of the entire spectrum of clinical care and data management, including trainees. Along those lines, we are introducing a workshop called Quality Improvement 101 to provide a comprehensive introduction to QI principles and have also partnered with JACC: Case Reports to highlight some of the best abstracts presented this year,” said Olivia Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC, conference chair. “We are hoping that through expansion of the characteristics of our attendees, we will facilitate and ignite innovation and collaboration.” 

Donald Berwick, MD, president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement will deliver the Ralph G. Brindis Keynote, “The Heart of the Matter: Rescuing and Transforming American Health Care in Troubled Times.” Other must-see sessions include:

• Elevating Outcomes: A New Playbook for Executive Engagement
• Pumping Precision: How AI is Reshaping Cardiac Quality
• Partnership with Society of Vascular Surgery: Breaking the Habit, Saving Lives: The National Quality Initiative Push for Smoking Cessation

The top six abstracts will be selected to present their poster in-person at ACC Quality Summit 2025.

Abstracts and Poster Presentations

The following list provides a snapshot of the abstracts and posters being presented during ACC Quality Summit 2025. All posters are embargoed until Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET.

 

• Trends in Heart Disease Burden and Risk Factors in High-Risk Populations in California: Identifying Gaps in Existing Interventions that Promote Cardiovascular Health
• Digital Health Outreach to Increase Patient Activation and Reduce 30-Day Readmissions Following Heart Failure Hospitalizations
• Assessing the Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Risk Adjustment: A Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Scores Versus the Distressed Community Index

Learn more about the conference here.

JACC: Case Reports Special Issue

JACC: Case Reports will publish a special issue, “Focus Issue: ACC Quality Summit,” featuring over 30 Quality Improvement Projects based on poster presentations from ACC Quality Summit 2025. Learn more about JACC: Case Reports at ACC Quality Summit 2025 at www.JACC.org/QualitySummit.   

Register as Media

Members of the media are eligible for press registration for ACC Quality Summit 2025. Media registrants will be required to provide appropriate documentation and/or media credentials as per the ACC Media and Communications policies.

To register as media or for embargoed copies of manuscripts or abstracts, contact Katie Glenn at kglenn@acc.org.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.

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