Memorial Health, as part of HCA Healthcare, today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in specialty care. In total, 102 HCA Healthcare hospitals have been recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in specialty care, more than any other health system in the country.

Memorial Health’s new recognitions include:

Cardiac

• Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2024-2027)

Critical Care

• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations for 2 Years in a Row
  (2026-2027)

Gastrointestinal

• Five-Star Recipient for Colorectal Surgeries for 2 Years in a Row (2026-2027)
• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 3 Years in a Row
  (2025-2027)

Outpatient

• Recipient of Healthgrades 2027 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
• Top 15% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement in 2027

For patients and families making healthcare decisions, these recognitions provide information about hospitals that have demonstrated strong clinical outcomes in specific areas of care. Healthgrades evaluates hospitals using measures such as risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates, which account for differences in patients’ health conditions and the complexity of their care.

“At Memorial Health, our commitment is to ensure patients and families across our region have access to safe, high-quality, compassionate care close to home,” said Brad Talbert, chief executive officer of Memorial Health. “These Healthgrades recognitions reflect the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses and clinical teams who work tirelessly every day to provide exceptional care to those who trust us with their health. I am incredibly proud of our colleagues and grateful for their unwavering commitment to our patients and the communities we are privileged to serve.”

HCA Healthcare supports its caregivers through a connected network designed to enable hospitals to share expertise, learn from clinical data and promote practices to improve patient care. For example, drawing on its system-wide experience of approximately 10 million emergency room visits annually, HCA Healthcare works with clinical teams to identify opportunities for improvement and share best practices across its hospitals. In 2025, the organization also standardized technology across its emergency departments to help care teams have a more complete view of patient information, supporting timely clinical decisions and coordinated care.

The Healthgrades specialty care recognitions are based on an analysis of clinical outcomes for common conditions and procedures. The awards recognize performance in specific specialties by evaluating hospitals using objective clinical measures.

While these recognitions highlight strong performance at individual hospitals, HCA Healthcare remains focused on improving clinical outcomes and the care experience across its network. The organization continues to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement and support caregivers in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

To learn more about Healthgrades’ methodology, visit
https://www.healthgrades.com/quality/ratings-awards/methodology.