The 2014 AHA Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Recognition of Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Mark Hlatky, MD, for his significant long-term contribution to outcomes research and the improvement of cardiovascular care. The award was presented at the QCOR conference in Baltimore June 2-4.

AHA Scientific Council Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize contributions to the fields of cardiovascular disease and stroke over a sustained period.  Recipients of these awards exemplify excellence and are representatives of the best in their fields. Awardees are honored at the AHA Scientific Sessions and AHA specialty conferences.