July 31, 2025- Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Statistical Update. Preventing cardiovascular deaths depends on a unified care approach rooted in evidence-based clinical treatments and collaboration.
The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, is recognizing 158 hospitals across the nation with a new Commitment to Quality award that highlights high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program. Hospitals earning this new award demonstrate a comprehensive approach to quality improvement for patient care.