Albany Med Health System Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
The Albany Med Health System has received 17 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery, and reduce hospital readmissions.
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow evidence-based treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest science-backed guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, the Albany Med Health System qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.
“The Albany Med Health System is committed to delivering high-quality care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely, appropriate care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Alan S. Boulos, Albany Med Health System executive vice president and the Lynne and Mark D. Groban, MD ’67 Distinguished Dean of Albany Medical College. “Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in our region can live longer, healthier lives.”
This year, the Albany Med Health System received these achievement awards:
- GWTG Coronary Artery Disease Award Gold Receiving Plus with
- Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- GWTG Heart Failure Award Gold Plus with
- Target Heart Failure Optimal and
- Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- GWTG Stroke Award Bronze with
- Target Stroke Honor Roll
- GWTG Stroke Award Gold Plus
- GWTG Stroke Award Rural Bronze with
- Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- GWTG Coronary Artery Disease Award Bronze Receiving Plus
- GWTG Stroke Award Gold Plus with
- Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll and
- Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- GWTG Stroke Award Gold Plus with
- Target Stroke Elite Honor Role and
- Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll