Building a Bridge to the Future

As we celebrated the ACC’s 75th anniversary this past year, we were reminded that our journey is not just about the passage of time, but about the transformative impact we have had on cardiovascular care.

For 75 years, the ACC has been defined by a steadfast commitment transforming care, and 2024 was no different. Explore the 2024 Annual Report to learn how we’re continuing to drive innovation and build a future where every heart is healthier and every life is longer.

• Introduction

  Read an address by ACC CEO Cathy Gates and 2024-2025 ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC.

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• Impacting Health Policy

  In 2024, ACC’s advocacy efforts centered on establishing sustainable Medicare payment practices, care transformation, strengthening the clinician workforce and expanding access to care for all.

  Read about 2024’s 10 biggest accomplishments.

• Strengthening Our Community

  The ACC’s strength lies in its vibrant, growing community. In 2024, our member community continued to expand, enhancing our ability to tackle the rising burden of heart disease and advance equitable, quality care.

  View our membership breakdown and latest achievements.

• Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders

  In 2024, we remained focused on creating a bright future for cardiovascular medicine and building programs designed to empower future leaders, improve global health and make health care accessible for all.

  Learn about our growing development programs.

• Transforming Global Heart Health

  Under the strategic direction of the Assembly of International Governors, the ACC continued to advance global collaboration and initiatives forward in 2024.

  Read about how we’re building global connections.

• Empowering Lifelong Learning

  In 2024, ACC advanced its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular education by growing programs designed to help clinicians translate the latest scientific discoveries into practical, clinical applications.

  Explore our work helping learners advance their knowledge.

• Championing Impactful Science

  Through its NCDR registries and ACC Accreditation Services, the ACC is at the forefront of equipping hospitals, health systems, ambulatory centers and health care providers with the solutions needed to optimize patient outcomes.

  Learn how we’re innovating to improve quality care.

• Shaping Patient Outcomes
  

  In 2024, ACC’s JACC Journals entered a new era of leadership and served as a beacon for cutting-edge science and for driving progress towards a healthier future.

  Learn more about the evolution of JACC.

• Review ACC’s 2024 Revenue and Expenses.

  
• ACC Foundation Contributors

  Contributors to the ACC Foundation help the College empower future leaders, advance global heart health and improve patient access to care.

  Learn more about the individuals whose generosity is helping us drive change.

Past Reports

2023 Annual Report