CardiQ Quality Improvement Resource Challenge

CardiQ.org is excited to announce a Resource Library submission contest inviting quality improvement (QI) resources from across the field of EP, including Atrial Fibrillation, Device Management, Heart Failure, Remote Monitoring, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Resources addressing other aspects of EP care are also encouraged, provided they support quality improvement. Help advance heart rhythm care by sharing practical tools, protocols, checklists, educational materials, and other resources that support improvements in patient care and clinical practice. The submission that receives the most engagement on CardiQ.org will earn a complimentary registration to HRS2027 in San Francisco, CA May 13-16, 2027.

Eligibility

  • The contest is open to all individuals.
  • Participants must have a registered account with the Heart Rhythm Society.
  • Employees of HRS and members of the CardiQ Steering Group are not eligible to participate.

How to Enter

  • Submit a resource to CardiQ through the Resource Library submission portal.
  • Submitted resources will be reviewed for approval by the CardiQ Steering  Group.
  • Each submission approved for addition to CardiQ counts as one contest entry.
  • There is no limit to the number of entries; the more resources you submit, the more chances you have to win!

Resource Submission Guidelines

  • Resources must be original and relevant to quality improvement in electrophysiology care. Submissions are welcome across all EP focus areas, including atrial fibrillation, device management, heart failure, remote monitoring, and sudden cardiac arrest. Resources addressing other aspects of EP care are also encouraged, provided they support quality improvement.
  • Resources should be tied to processes designed to improve quality of care for heart rhythm patients.
  • Acceptable resource types include, but are not limited to: best practices, checklists, protocols, presentations/graphics, educational videos, and interactive tools. Visit the CardiQ Resource Library to view existing resources: https://cardiq.org/resources/search
  • Summaries of research and/or manuscripts should not be submitted.
  • All submissions are subject to the CardiQ contributor agreement which can be found on the Resource Library submission form.

Contest Period

  • Contest submissions open on November 11, 2026 and close on January 25, 2027.
  • All entries must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 25, 2027.

Selection of Winner

  • Approved entries will be posted to CardiQ on January 29, 2027.
  • The winner will be determined by engagement (“hits”) on CardiQ.org.
    • Participants are encouraged to promote their approved submissions through social media, blogs, email, or other ethical outreach methods to encourage engagement on CardiQ.org.
  • The engagement period will run from February 1-28, 2027.
  • The single approved submission with the most hits during the contest period wins.
  • Hits will be tracked by CardiQ.org analytics. CardiQ reserves the right to validate engagement data and exclude artificial or manipulated traffic.

Winner Notification and Claiming the Prize

  • Engagement totals will be finalized by March 3, 2027 and the winner will be notified via email.
  • Winner must claim complimentary registration by March 8, 2027 or the prize may be awarded to the next-most-engaged submission, at CardiQ’s discretion.

Prize

  • The winner will receive a complimentary registration to HRS2027, taking place May 13-16, 2027 in San Francisco, California.
  • The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other alternatives.
  • The prize does not include travel, lodging, or other expenses.

Additional Terms

  • By submitting a resource, participants grant CardiQ the right to use, publish, and share the submitted content on its platform and in other promotional materials.
  • CardiQ reserves the right to disqualify any submission that does not comply with these rules or is deemed inappropriate.
  • CardiQ is not responsible for technical issues or submissions not received due to network or server errors.

Contact Information

  • For questions or concerns regarding the contest, please contact qi@HRSonline.org