ACC HeartCARE Designation

Medical Center Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation

MCH now one of eight hospitals in Texas to earn designation.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Medical Center Hospital for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. MCH was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in June 2025 based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.

MCH is now one of only EIGHT hospitals in Texas to earn this designation and one of 82 in the entire country.

"This is a monumental achievement for our extraordinary heart team," said Russell Tippin, CEO & President, Medical Center Health System. "From our world-class doctors and cardiologists, to our directors, nurses and support staff, this team continues to show they are leading the way in heart health in West Texas and beyond. Odessa is now a destination for heart patients because of the incredible work our team does."

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, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. MCH has previously been awarded ACC Accreditations in Chest Pain and in our Cath Lab.

"Medical Center Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Permian Basin and West Texas with excellent heart care," said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. "ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award MCH with the HeartCARE Center designation."

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. MCH has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.

The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like MCH access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care.