Ascension Seton is proud to announce that both Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center and Ascension Providence Hospital have been named in Newsweek's "America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2026" for Texas. This significant recognition highlights the unwavering dedication and compassionate care provided by their caregivers.
We are truly honored to be recognized on Newsweek's 2026 list of America’s Best-in-State Hospitals, which is a testament to the dedication of our caregivers who consistently provide quality, compassionate care for all. We’re proud to be recognized for the care our mission-driven associates provide to our community every day.” -Jamie Youssef, CEO, Ascension Seton
The America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026 ranking awards the nation’s 800 leading hospitals.
This year’s methodology introduces several key updates, including an expansion of hospital quality metrics and accreditation coverage, the incorporation of prior-year expert recommendations and a stronger focus on care quality and patient-reported outcome measures. Reflecting these enhancements, the ranking has been broadened from the top 700 in-state hospitals in 2025 to 800 in 2026. Fifty state lists as well as a list for the District of Columbia were identified.
For more details on this year's rankings, you can visit the Newsweek website and in the following article from the Austin American Statesman.
