ACHA is thrilled to share that we recently accredited our 60th ACHA ACHD Accredited Center. From our humble beginnings in 1998, when ACHA was founded at a kitchen table just outside Boston, to today’s expanding national network of accredited programs, the journey reflects vision, persistence, and collaboration.
Congratulations to the Massachusetts General Hospital Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program, which was the 60th program accredited. Combined with the Boston Adult Congenital Heart (BACH) and Pulmonary Hypertension Program being part of the very first group of accredited centers in 2017, this is truly a full circle moment. And with this milestone, the connection runs even deeper. Back in 1976, Massachusetts General Hospital pioneered the nation’s first dedicated ACHD clinic, laying the groundwork for the specialized care model that continues to evolve today.
Reaching the 60th ACHA ACHD Accredited Program is more than a number. It’s a powerful testament to a growing national movement dedicated to transforming care for adults living with CHD across the country. Accreditation through ACHA represents more than a designation—it is a promise to patients and families that care is delivered with expertise, consistency, and compassion for a medically complex population. As the population of adults with CHD continues to grow, the need for specialized, coordinated care has never been greater. The ACHA ACHD Accreditation program helps ensure that programs meet rigorous standards, support seamless transitions from pediatric to adult care, and foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
With this exciting achievement, we express our gratitude to the to the medical professionals who comprise our Accreditation Committee. Without their countless hours of dedicated volunteer service and subject matter expertise over the past decade to develop and constantly evaluate criteria, conduct site visits, and more, we would never be able to operate this program.