Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD)
An integrated health system leveraging pharmacist-led stewardship to reduce major bleeding events, improve peri-procedural planning, and save hundreds of thousands in potential costs annually.
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Centers of Excellence Spotlights
Examples of Excellence: Real-World Impact
from ACE-Recognized Sites
Across the country, clinical teams are transforming anticoagulation care—improving patient outcomes and building stronger, more coordinated systems and practices. The Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence (ACE) program is at the heart of this transformation.
Here, we spotlight a sample of ACE sites, organizations that have successfully completed the ACE Assessment and are now recognized for their commitment to excellence in anticoagulation and thrombosis care. These stories offer a glimpse into what’s possible when clinicians build practices based on best practices and standards, and meeting benchmarks in the field—regardless of setting, size, or patient population.
from ACE-Recognized Sites
Across the country, clinical teams are transforming anticoagulation care—improving patient outcomes and building stronger, more coordinated systems and practices. The Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence (ACE) program is at the heart of this transformation.
Here, we spotlight a sample of ACE sites, organizations that have successfully completed the ACE Assessment and are now recognized for their commitment to excellence in anticoagulation and thrombosis care. These stories offer a glimpse into what’s possible when clinicians build practices based on best practices and standards, and meeting benchmarks in the field—regardless of setting, size, or patient population.
Innovative Hematology, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)
A small, outpatient specialty clinic providing personalized anticoagulation care for patients with rare thrombophilias—streamlining operations, improving adherence, and building a more consistent, measurable standard of care.
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Huntington Health (Pasadena, CA)
A nonprofit hospital and Comprehensive Stroke Center recognized for its pharmacist-led outpatient anticoagulation clinic, delivering high-touch care that improves outcomes and strengthens provider relationships.
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Start Your Journey Towards Excellence
Becoming an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence (ACE) site is more than a recognition—it’s a catalyst for change.
The ACE Assessment is a comprehensive, self-guided tool designed to help your multidisciplinary team evaluate your current safety practices and identify opportunities for improvement. Passing the Assessment will grant you ACE status for three years and invaluable benefits, including being a part of a network of high-standard anticoagulation practices.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear picture of your service’s strengths and gaps
- National recognition for your commitment to quality
Need Help Getting Started?
We’re here to support you. If you have questions about the program or want to talk through how ACE might work for your clinic or institution, reach out to us anytime at info@acforum.org.