Beacon Kalamazoo named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals
Award places hospital among top 2% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical care
Beacon Kalamazoo announced today that it has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information. This achievement reflects Beacon Kalamazoo’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing the organization in the top 2% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance. This is the third consecutive year (2024-2026) the hospital has received the award. Beacon Kalamazoo is also a seven-year (2020-2026) recipient of Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award.
In addition to this distinction for overall clinical care, Beacon Kalamazoo has been recognized for its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas:
- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery (2026)
- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery (2025-2026)
- Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery (2025-2026)
- Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care (2020-2026)
Beacon Kalamazoo’s senior leadership emphasized how recognition from Healthgrades reflects the dedication, compassion and expertise of teams across the hospital.
“Our mission is to deliver exceptional care for every patient, every time, and these Healthgrades awards affirm the dedication of our entire team,” said Carl Risk, President of Beacon Kalamazoo. “We are proud of this recognition because it reflects the trust our community places in us and the relentless commitment of our associates, nurses and physicians.”
Dr. Mark Noffsinger, Beacon Kalamazoo Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs, underscored the role of clinical collaboration and evidence‑based practice in achieving consistently strong results. “Quality and safety don’t happen by chance. They happen through rigorous clinical practice, strong teamwork and a deep commitment to doing what’s right for patients,” he said. “These Healthgrades awards highlight the excellence of our medical staff and reinforce our focus on delivering the highest standard of care.”
Nursing leadership also affirmed the essential role nurses play in patient outcomes.
“Our nurses play a vital role in patient outcomes, and this recognition is a direct reflection of their expertise, compassion and leadership at the bedside,” said Kari Snyder, Beacon Kalamazoo Vice President of Nursing. “We are honored to see our teams celebrated for the exceptional care they provide every day.”
Beacon Kalamazoo’s achievement is based on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2026, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
Healthgrades’ analysis found that outcomes vary widely between the nation’s highest- and lowest-performing facilities. In fact, if all hospitals performed similarly to America’s 100 Best, on average, 210,126 lives could have been saved during the 2022-2024 study period.* These findings illustrate the importance of choosing a facility with an established record of superior clinical outcomes.
“This year’s America’s Best Hospitals list gives patients a clearer picture of where high-quality care is delivered most consistently,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “Patients can feel confident in their decision to seek care at Beacon Kalamazoo, an organization that is setting the standard for clinical excellence nationwide.”
With care variation on the rise, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ America’s Best Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the national leaders in clinical excellence.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.
