OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (April 22, 2026) – HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider, announced today that four of its hospitals are named to the 2026 Top Hospitals List by Castle Connolly for performance across multiple areas of care. Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center are among 1,663 hospitals nationwide recognized for excellence in one or more of six specialties and 19 procedures, according to Castle Connolly. This recognition reflects the focus and consistency required to deliver strong outcomes in surgical and specialty care.
This news follows HCA Midwest Health earning the most 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards™ from Healthgrades of any health system in the region for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026), placing its hospitals in the top 5% nationwide for patient safety. Research Medical Center achieved seven consecutive years (2020 – 2026) of this recognition, while Centerpoint Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center earned nine consecutive years (2018 – 2026).
HCA Midwest Health is part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare services providers.
“We are proud to see our hospitals recognized by Castle Connolly. This designation reflects measurable clinical performance and the consistency our teams bring to every patient,” said HCA Midwest Health President Keith Zimmerman. “That focus shows up in how our physicians, nurses and colleagues deliver care every day – precise, accountable and centered on the people we serve.”
Built on Castle Connolly’s 35-year legacy of identifying Top Doctors, the Top Hospitals program recognizes hospitals that deliver high-quality care based on performance.
To develop its Top Hospitals list, Castle Connolly evaluates safety and quality metrics including mortality and complication rates as well as patient safety measures. The methodology also incorporates physician expertise through the Castle Connolly Top Doctors program along with comprehensive all-payer claims data. For more information, visit castleconnolly.com.
Four HCA Midwest Health Hospitals: Castle Connolly 2026 Top Hospitals List
Research Medical Center: Top Hospital in Two Specialties/Procedures
Specialty: ObGyn Surgery; Procedure: C-Section Surgery
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery; Procedure: Spine Surgery
Overland Park Regional Medical Center: Top Hospital in Three Specialties/Procedures
Specialty: Cancer Surgery; Procedure: Mastectomy
Specialty: General Surgery; Procedure: Hernia Repair Surgery
Specialty: ObGyn Surgery; Procedure: C-Section Surgery
Centerpoint Medical Center: Top Hospital in Two Procedures/Procedures
Specialty: Ob/Gyn Surgery; Procedure: C-Section Surgery
Specialty: General Surgery; Procedure: Hernia Repair Surgery
Menorah Medical Center: Top Hospital in Three Specialties/Procedures
Specialty: Cancer Surgery; Procedure: Mastectomy
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery; Procedure: Spine Surgery
Specialty: ObGyn Surgery; Procedure: C-Section Surgery
About HCA Midwest Health
As the Kansas City area’s largest healthcare provider, HCA Midwest Health comprises seven hospitals and dozens of outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, and other facilities and services to meet residents’ healthcare needs. HCA Midwest Health is one of the area’s largest employers, with more than 10,000 colleagues and a local economic impact of more than $1.4 billion annually. That includes more than $102 million annually in charity and uncompensated care and more than $200 million in federal, state, and local taxes to help improve the schools, roads, and infrastructure of the communities we serve. HCA Midwest Health facilities include Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and Research Psychiatric Center. HCA Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health, is a network of experienced, multi-specialty physicians throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Currently, HCA Midwest Physicians represents nearly 600 providers. It includes 80+ specialties, providing care in 150+ locations to serve our community. The physicians, licensed professionals, and support staff who comprise the HCA Midwest Health team are dedicated to improving healthcare in the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas to create healthier communities that lead to healthier tomorrows. For more information, visit hcamidwest.com.