Ascension Saint Agnes Earns ‘High Performing’ Ratings from U.S. News

Ascension Saint Agnes has been named among U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Heart Failure and Hip Replacement. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

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.

"This recognition reflects the dedication of our doctors, nurses and care teams who bring relentless dedication to safe, quality care every single day," said Rohit Gulati, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Ascension Saint Agnes. "Earning this honor from U.S. News & World Report validates our deep commitment to patient-centered outcomes-giving local families the confidence that world-class, compassionate care is right here in their community."

"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 Ascension Saint Agnes 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 Speciality rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions rating methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.