WellSpan York Hospital receives national verification from the American College of Surgeons Vascular Verification Program
Rosemont, Ill. – August 12, 2026 – The American College of Surgeons (ACS) with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), has verified WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, as a Verified Inpatient Center through the Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP). To achieve verification, WellSpan York Hospital demonstrated its commitment to meeting rigorous standards for vascular care, surgical quality and continuous improvement.
“This is a tremendous achievement and a huge honor. Most importantly, it reflects the high-quality care that our team delivers every day,” said James E. Harvey, MD, MSc, FACC, FSCAI, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Heart & Vascular Service Line at WellSpan.
WellSpan York Hospital joins a growing group of Vascular-VP hospitals nationwide recognized for their commitment to high-quality vascular care and continuous improvement.
Becoming an ACS Surgical Quality Partner
Vascular-VP recognizes hospitals that demonstrate a robust clinical care program and a strong commitment to quality care and continuous improvement in vascular surgery and procedures, including open and endovascular care.
As a Vascular-VP Verified Inpatient Center, WellSpan York Hospital also earns the distinction of ACS Surgical Quality Partner. The designation recognizes the hospital’s commitment to surgical quality and continuous improvement.
Hospitals interested in becoming a verified center and continuing the quality improvement journey of their vascular service are encouraged to apply online. More information about Vascular-VP is available on the ACS website.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 95,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world.
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About SVS
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research, and public awareness. The organization was founded in 1946 and currently has a membership of approximately 6,500. SVS membership is recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement.
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