OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – (August 4, 2026) – HCA Midwest Health announced today that Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center and Lee’s Summit Medical Center have been named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition for high-performing procedures and conditions. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. HCA Midwest Health is the Kansas City area’s largest healthcare provider.
The four HCA Midwest Health hospitals are recognized as High Performing for 16 procedures and conditions:
- Research Medical Center (3): Gynecological Cancer Surgery; Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma; Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center (4): Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion); Heart Failure; Heart Arrhythmia; Stroke
- Menorah Medical Center (7): Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair; Knee Replacement; Back Surgery; Colon Cancer; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Kidney; Heart Arrhythmia
- Lee’s Summit Medical Center (2): Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes
Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a ‘High Performing’ designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.
U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“Choosing where to receive care is one of the most important decisions a patient and family can make,” said HCA Midwest Health President Keith Zimmerman. “We are proud that four of our hospitals have again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high-performing care across a broad range of procedures and conditions. This recognition gives our community confidence in our reliable care, and reflects the expertise of our physicians, nurses and colleagues, who are deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home.”
“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that the four HCA Midwest Health hospitals outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”
U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.
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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 area 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 exceeding $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 and provides 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.
About U.S. News & World Report
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