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U.S. News honors NKC Health in 15 procedures and conditions

September 5, 2025
U.S. News honors NKC Health in 15 procedures and conditions

NKC Health earned High Performing ratings in 14 areas of care in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals 2025-2026 rankings, doubling last year’s total of seven. The health system also received U.S. News' rating of High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) for 2025. 

“Quality care has always been our focus,” said Stephen Reintjes Sr., MD, president and CEO of NKC Health. “We are constantly seeking ways to expand our capabilities and deepen our knowledge – always with our patients’ best interests in mind. This recognition is a testament to those ongoing efforts.”

While several NKC Health procedures and conditions have consecutively earned High Performing rankings, this year highlighted some newly recognized additions, as well as the return of others previously honored.

  1. Heart failure (nine consecutive years)
  2. Knee replacement (eight consecutive years)
  3. Colon cancer surgery (seven consecutive years)
  4. Heart attack (five consecutive years)
  5. Hip replacement (two consecutive years)
  6. Kidney failure (two consecutive years)
  7. Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
  8. Back surgery (spinal fusion)
  9. Diabetes
  10. Heart arrhythmia
  11. Hip fracture
  12. Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma
  13. Pacemaker implantation
  14. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

High Performing designations demonstrate a hospital’s specialized expertise and commitment to exceptional care. The annual rankings and ratings are designed to help guide informed decisions about where to receive quality care and highlight hospitals that consistently deliver excellent outcomes. 

U.S. News and World Report evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals, but only one-third of them received a High Performing mark of distinction. Each hospital’s ranking is determined by a methodology that incorporates objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and the level of nursing care. 

For more information, visit U.S. News and World Report’s hospital rankings.

 

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About NKC Health

For nearly 70 years, NKC Health, formerly known as North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health, has worked to improve the health and well-being of patients and families across our region. As NKC Health, we keep that promise every day by bringing innovative, comprehensive care that’s always delivered with kindness. With more than 4,700 staff members — including over 600 dedicated physicians — along with specialists and caregivers across 35 locations and counting, we offer everything you need to live your healthiest life. We can’t wait to welcome you.