UPMC Recognized Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
July 24, 2025
A total of 10 UPMC hospitals have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) with NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Awards.
Silver Status
Platinum Status
- UPMC Altoona
- UPMC Carlisle
- UPMC Hamot
- UPMC Hanover
- UPMC Harrisburg
- UPMC Memorial
- UPMC Washington
- UPMC West Shore
- UPMC Western Maryland
Across the nation, only 323 hospitals received platinum status.
The Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Awards recognize hospitals that demonstrate commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. The award signifies that the hospitals have reached an aggressive goal of treating patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
To receive this award, hospitals must demonstrate sustained achievement in the Chest Pain – MI Registry for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and perform at the highest level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.
“It’s truly an honor to have the ACC recognize several hospitals throughout our system with these awards,” says Michael Mathier, MD, clinical director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. “Providing patients with the best possible care is a top priority for our expert team of cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, and other talented providers. When someone has a heart attack or other cardiovascular-related emergency, we’re ready to help.”
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in more than 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge, and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or follow @ACCinTouch.
