Harris Regional Hospital Named High Performing Hospital for Pneumonia by U.S. News & World Report

Harris Regional Hospital has been named within U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for pneumonia. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a “High Performing” designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.

U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions 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.

“This recognition reflects the commitment of our providers and team members to providing high-quality care for patients when they need us most,” said Ashley Hindman, chief executive officer of Harris Regional Hospital. “Pneumonia can be a serious illness, particularly for patients with other health concerns, and we are proud that the care provided here at Harris Regional Hospital has been recognized among high-performing hospitals nationwide.”

A “High Performing” rating means that Harris Regional Hospital outperformed a national threshold established by U.S. News, providing patients and families with an additional source of quality information as they work with their healthcare providers to make decisions about where to receive care.

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home for the communities of western North Carolina. With a focus on meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the region, Harris continues to strengthen local access to care, invest in services and technology, and support the health and well-being of the patients, families, and communities it serves.