Ascension St. Vincent Fishers has achieved major recognition, earning a prestigious five-star rating on the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. This designation places Ascension St. Vincent Fishers among the elite healthcare providers in the nation, reflecting a deep-seated commitment to excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes.
The method used by Forbes involved a comprehensive analysis of national Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, focusing on key pillars of hospital performance, including clinical outcomes, adherence to best practices, demonstrable value in care delivery, and exceptional patient experience.
Crucially, Forbes placed the greatest weight on quantifiable outcomes, such as mortality and readmission rates. This focus underscores the hospital's success in providing safe, effective, and high-quality care that results in positive health outcomes for the community it serves.
Out of the thousands of hospitals analyzed nationwide, only 253 received the overall five-star rating, making Ascension St. Vincent Fishers' achievement truly remarkable. This distinction is a direct testament to the dedication, skill, and unwavering compassion exhibited every day by the hospital's entire team.
This accomplishment is a shared success among the caregivers, physicians, and associates of Ascension St. Vincent Fishers. Their continuous dedication to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate care is the foundation upon which this recognition was built and is the reason the hospital continues to be a trusted provider for the communities it serves. The five-star rating validates their hard work and reinforces the hospital's mission to serve all persons, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
