ACC Mission
The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care—through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines—and to influence health care policy.
ACC Core Values
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Professionalism: The interests of patients are primary.
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Knowledge: The College must promote growth, dissemination and application of knowledge about cardiovascular medicine.
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Value of the cardiovascular specialist: The cardiovascular profession makes a distinct contribution to medical care that should be recognized and enhanced.
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Integrity: Honesty, compliance with legal requirements, and ethical behavior are essential in all activities.
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Member driven: The College and its major activities must be led by active members and must promote volunteerism.
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Inclusiveness: The College involves a broad range of volunteers that reflects the composition of its membership.
Strategic Priorities
1. Care Transformation
- Ensure Practice Evolution
- Provide Tools for Practice Survival and Transformation
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Protect Viability of Cardiovascular Practice and Defend Access to Quality Care
- Promote Value-Based Payment Reform as Part of National Health Care Reform
2. Professionalism
- Focus on the Patient
- Provide Patient-Centered, Transparent, High-Quality, Cost-Effective Care
- Partner with Patients and Promote Patient Empowerment
- Translate Knowledge into Practice
- Engage in Research, Teaching and Lifelong Learning Linked to Performanc
- Develop Standards and Tools to Promote Continuous Quality Improvement
- Redefine the FACC Designation and Membership as a Demonstrated Commitment to an Expanded Definition of Professionalism
3. ACC Vitality and Innovation
ACC Strategy Map
ACC's strategy map provides a visual representation of the organization’s enduring strategic objectives critical to accomplishing the College’s mission. Operating through this guiding framework provides the organization with high-level direction and a disciplined methodology for effective strategic planning and execution. Meeting these objectives will ensure continued success as a vibrant, member-driven professional organization and in advancing quality cardiovascular care.
View the ACC strategy map.
ACC Environmental Scanning Report
Each year ACC leadership evaluates the outside environment of the College in an effort to better inform strategy development. The product of this evaluation is a comprehensive, 150-plus page report outlining 44 trends within the health care marketplace that provide a lens into the industry for analysis and strategic decision-making. Information contained within the report is of value to anyone looking to better understand the current health care marketplace and maximize effectiveness in the change efforts within the industry landscape. To receive a free, full copy of the report (ACC members only) please contact our Resource Center at resource@acc.org. Or, call 800-253-4636, ext. 5603, or direct dial 202-375-6000.