Ranked Best Regional Hospital - Again
Huntsville Hospital has been named the best hospital in North Alabama, and No. 2 in the state, by U.S. News & World Report. We were also recognized as High Performing in 11 of 15 medical specialties for adult patients:
- Aortic valve surgery
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery repair
- Back surgery
- Colon cancer surgery
- Diabetes
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
- Heart failure
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Stroke
For its 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated all 113 acute-care hospitals in Alabama. Only UAB Hospital in Birmingham was rated higher than Huntsville Hospital.
“This recognition is evidence of the great work done by the thousands of Huntsville Hospital employees in the midst of unprecedented challenges,” said Huntsville Hospital President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy Doughty.
The rankings are based on several factors including risk-adjusted survival and readmission rates, patient experience surveys, patient volumes and nurse staffing levels.
U.S. News & World Report is considered a global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. The Best Hospitals rankings were introduced in 1989 and are updated annually to help consumers find the best care for themselves and their loved ones.
