Chattanooga, TN – Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, announced today it has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s 2026 100 Top Hospitals® by Premier in the large community hospital category. This marks the eighth consecutive year Parkridge Medical Center has been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals, underscoring the hospital’s sustained commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the Chattanooga community.
“This recognition speaks to the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses and colleagues who care for our patients each day,” said Chris Cosby, president and chief executive officer of Parkridge Medical Center. “Our teams have remained focused on what matters most: providing exceptional, compassionate care to our community while continuously improving the way we care for our patients.”
The 100 Top Hospitals® program identifies top-performing hospitals nationwide that consistently deliver strong outcomes while operating efficiently and providing exceptional patient experiences. The program uses a data-driven methodology that evaluates clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health using publicly available data.