AHA Recognized 2,700 Clinics for Heart Health Care
Healthcare sites across the country have earned recognition for improving patient outcomes in blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Heart Disease
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The American Heart Association has recognized over 2,700 organizations nationwide for their commitment to improving cardiovascular risk factor management. These participating sites collectively serve nearly 45.5 million patients across all 50 states, including Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Why it matters
With 130.6 million U.S. adults living with cardiovascular disease, standardized care strategies are vital for prevention and health management. These awards highlight a national effort to improve the control of critical risk factors like blood pressure, which is currently managed in only 22% of affected adults.
The American Heart Association recognized more than 2,700 organizations, with over 1,750 earning distinctions across multiple programs. While 125.9 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure, these programs focus on increasing that 22% control rate through structured clinical strategies.
The players
American Heart Association
A national voluntary health organization that funds cardiovascular research, provides education, and establishes clinical care guidelines.
The details
Participating care teams utilize evidence-based resources from the Outpace CVD portfolio to track and improve patient outcomes. These strategies involve targeted interventions to better manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes. By standardizing these clinical protocols, organizations aim to address the gaps in cardiovascular care that leave millions of Americans at elevated risk for heart disease.
Timeline
The American Heart Association announced the award recognitions on October 5, 2026.
Health Landscape
This development aligns with the ongoing expansion of the Outpace CVD program, which serves as a benchmark for cardiovascular risk management. It reflects a broader clinical shift toward using institutional recognition to drive adherence to evidence-based protocols in outpatient settings.
If you are managing blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes, these recognized organizations demonstrate a commitment to standardized, evidence-based care. You may wish to ask your primary care physician whether your clinic follows these established cardiovascular management strategies.
The takeaway
Standardized care management is a critical tool in reversing the low national control rates for blood pressure and cholesterol. Patients should prioritize clinics that actively participate in national quality-improvement programs and track these metrics closely.
Further reading
To understand how clinical management of risk factors impacts long-term health, explore the Heart Disease section.
More information
For more information on the criteria and participating organizations, view the Outpace CVD program information.
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