Regional Hospital of Scranton Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation

9/19/2025

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Commonwealth Health 's Regional Hospital of Scranton for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. The hospital was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.

Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. With this new designation, hospitals and health systems can now showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their outstanding commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders.

Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. Regional Hospital of Scranton has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.