UPMC Recognized Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
September 11, 2026
Nine UPMC hospitals have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) with NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Awards. Across the nation, only 350 hospitals received this honor.
The UPMC hospitals awarded platinum status are:
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 (2024 and 20245) 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.
Chest Pain – MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.
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.
