8 2.5 YEARS INTO THE CDC CARES EXPANSION AND MODERNIZATION GRANT 2023 2028 In 2023, CARES was awarded the CDC CARES Expansion and Modernization Grant, made possible through the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy (CAROL) Act. Now halfway through this five- year initiative, CARES has made significant progress across its four strategic focus areas: CARES continues to grow its national footprint, now supporting 36 statewide registries, with a presence in 10 additional states. This expansion has been paired with strengthened regional coordination, including quarterly meetings across CARES’ six regions to enhance collaboration, share best practices, and support data-driven improvement. Nationwide Expansion Addressing Outcome Variability The NextGen platform will equip users with more advanced tools to identify gaps, target interventions, and drive improvements in OHCA outcomes. In parallel, CARES is integrating external data sources to build a more comprehensive view of the cardiac arrest system, helping pinpoint where targeted resources and interventions can have the greatest impact. CARES is preparing to pilot its NextGen platform in the coming months—a major step forward in usability, performance, and insight generation. The redesigned platform will feature: • Simplified, user-friendly workflows • Enhanced validation, system reliability, and security • Expanded data visualization and reporting capabilities Modernized Software Platform Through ongoing collaboration with the Resuscitation Academy and CPR LifeLinks, CARES is advancing quality improvement by pairing robust data with proven training programs and implementation support. This integrated approach helps strengthen every link in the Chain of Survival and empowers communities to improve outcomes. Quality Improvement Integration
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