Five HCA Midwest Health hospitals are recognized with safety distinctions from Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor, including Research Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, and Belton Regional Medical Center.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – (March 26, 2025) – HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider, announced today that five of its hospitals have been recognized with 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards™ by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Research Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, and Belton Regional Medical Center have earned the award. These achievements reflect HCA Midwest Health’s clear commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the hospitals in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. HCA Midwest Health is part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services.

HCA Midwest Health received more Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards than any other health system in the region.

Earlier this year, Centerpoint Medical Center was one of 49 HCA hospitals named to the 2025 Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals list for being within the top 5% of hospitals in the country for clinical excellence. It is the hospital’s fifth consecutive year to be recognized with this achievement, which is based exclusively on patient outcomes.

“Patient safety is the cornerstone of our mission at HCA Midwest Health," said President Keith Zimmerman. "Our hospitals and healthcare professionals continually set the standard for clinical excellence, going above and beyond to deliver compassionate care to every patient we serve. It is an honor to be named among the nation’s top hospitals for exceptional, patient-centered care.”

“At HCA Midwest Health, our hospitals are committed to achieving superior clinical outcomes through evidence-based care and innovation," said Chief Medical Officer Eric Benink, MD. "Thanks to our dedicated healthcare teams, our facilities continue to be recognized as leading destinations in the region for high-quality, compassionate, and safe patient care."

HCA Healthcare’s Patient Safety Organization (PSO), established more than a decade ago, is dedicated to improving patient safety and the quality of healthcare delivery by partnering with HCA Healthcare facilities to build systems, refine processes and foster a culture of safety. Intentionally focusing on protecting conversations around patient safety, the PSO holds an annual, enterprise-wide “Safe Table” campaign to encourage all colleagues to share concerns and ideas related to the delivery of safe, quality care.

HCA Midwest Health’s hospital achievements are based solely on patient outcomes. To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. From 2021-2023, 173,280 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for nearly 76% of these incidents. * The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:

In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (54% less likely)

Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 55% less likely)

Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 69% less likely)

Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72% less likely)

“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, HCA Midwest Health hospitals consistently put the well-being of their patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Debra Gradick, MD FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend Research Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, and Belton Regional Medical Center for providing consistently exceptional care while preventing serious injuries, giving patients their best chance of a seamless recovery.”

HCA Midwest Health Hospitals Recognized with Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award

Research Medical Center 

Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 6 Consecutive Years (2020-2025)

Centerpoint Medical Center

Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 8 Consecutive Years (2018-2025)

Menorah Medical Center 

Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 8 Consecutive Years (2018-2025)

Lee’s Summit Medical Center

Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 4 Consecutive Years (2022-2025)

Belton Regional Medical Center 

Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2 Consecutive Years (2024-2025)

Healthgrades is committed to providing the most scientifically accurate information about doctors and hospitals–with data insights not available anywhere else. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find safe, high-quality care in 2025.

*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award methodology, which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2024.0.1) to MedPAR data from approximately 4,500 hospitals for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards Methodology. 

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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 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 of more than $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, providing 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 Healthgrades

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