Two Tower Health hospitals have been recognized by a national publication.
Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital were named “high-performing” hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals edition.
The rating is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ best hospitals procedures and conditions ratings, with fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earning the designation in the types of care evaluated by the organization.
Reading Hospital was named one of the top seven best regional hospitals in Pennsylvania and earned national recognition for orthopedics.
The hospital also earned a “high performing” status in specialties and procedures including: diabetes and endocrinology, heart bypass surgery, lung cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, heart and kidney failure, COPD, pneumonia, heart arrhythmia and stroke.
“We know our patients and their families have come to expect the highest level of care from Reading Hospital,” Dr. Charles Barbera, Reading Hospital president and CEO, said in a statement announcing the honor. “Being recognized as one of the top hospitals in the state gives them peace of mind, knowing they can count on our team to provide the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve.”
Phoenixville received “high performing” status for rehabilitation and heart attack treatment.
“Our team strives to be among the best in clinical care because we know our community members rely on us for care when they or their families need it most,” hospital President and CEO Dr. Richard McLaughlin said in an official statement. “I’m proud of our commitment to care, and I applaud each team member who plays an important part in patient care.”
To create its list, U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions. It analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience, according to the magazine.
The 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.
“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” U.S. News managing editor and chief of health analysis Ben Harder said in a statement. “A ‘high-performing’ rating means that Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.”