The American Heart Association has recently awarded 158 hospitals across the United States with the prestigious Commitment to Quality award, a testament to their excellence in delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care. This recognition is bestowed upon hospitals that have secured Silver awards or higher in at least three of the Association's Get With The Guidelines® programs for 2025, showcasing their dedication to evidence-based patient care and continuous quality improvement.
With heart disease and stroke remaining the top causes of death in the U.S., the imperative for high-quality cardiovascular care has never been more pronounced. The Get With The Guidelines programs play a pivotal role in equipping healthcare teams with the tools to integrate the latest scientific research into their treatment protocols. This ensures that patients benefit from care that is not only timely and consistent but also grounded in the most current research. Evidence suggests that strict adherence to these guidelines can lead to markedly better patient outcomes, including quicker recovery periods and a decrease in hospital readmissions.
Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, highlighted the significance of a unified approach to quality care, praising the awarded hospitals for their exemplary demonstration of how collaborative healthcare teams can effectively apply cutting-edge science across various patient care domains. For those interested in exploring the achievements of these institutions further, the complete list of award recipients is accessible, reflecting a nationwide initiative to improve cardiovascular health and save lives. Additional details about the Get With The Guidelines program can be found by visiting https://www.heart.org/quality.
