American Heart Association and IFEM Forge Global Partnership for Emergency Cardiovascular Care
A three-year agreement aims to advance emergency cardiovascular and resuscitative care worldwide, with a focus on improving communication, coordination, and resource-sharing across the global emergency care community.
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) have announced a collaborative agreement to strengthen emergency care systems globally. The partnership is designed to accelerate the adoption of best practices and improve survival rates for patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies.
Key Areas of Focus
The collaboration will concentrate on several critical priorities:
- Training and professional development in resuscitation, cardiac, and stroke care
- Joint research opportunities and global advocacy efforts
- Improving access to training, education, and emergency care resources in low- and middle-income countries
The organizations will also explore expanding global scientific exchange through joint educational programming and virtual learning. Additionally, they will work to align approaches to quality improvement and systems of care. A key goal is to increase access to CPR and emergency cardiovascular care training, supporting healthcare professionals from first response through advanced treatment.
Statements from Leadership
"This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to strengthening emergency care systems worldwide and expanding access to evidence-based training and education."
— John Meiners, chief of mission aligned business and healthcare solutions, American Heart Association
Meiners added: "By aligning our efforts, we can help accelerate adoption of best practices and improve survival for patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies."
"Emergency care systems are critical to improving outcomes for patients experiencing life-threatening conditions."
— Alexander Thompson, chief operating officer, IFEM
Thompson continued: "Through this collaboration, we have an opportunity to strengthen education, support clinicians and advance systems of care that improve access to timely, high-quality emergency treatment around the world."