The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines®- Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care
ALBUQUERQUE – July 2, 2026 – Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home.
The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. The program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
“Lovelace Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Brian Miller, CEO of Lovelace Medical Center. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more New Mexicans experience longer, healthier lives.”
According to the American Heart Association, about 6.7 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure (HF), a number that is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030. Despite the name, HF doesn’t mean that the heart has stopped working – it means the heart is having a hard time pumping blood and oxygen throughout the body. While there’s no cure for HF, patients can live a quality life by working with their health care team to create and stick with a plan that may include medication, symptom monitoring and lifestyle changes.
To learn more about Lovelace Medical Center and its commitment to providing quality and compassionate care, please visit www.lovelace.com.
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Contact:
Whitney Wells, Lovelace Health System
Phone: 505.903.0367