San Antonio Regional Hospital’s rating as a 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital - Stroke indicates that San Antonio was significantly better than the national average when it comes to treating stroke patients. U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 4,300 hospitals to generate procedure and condition ratings.  Fewer than 20% of U.S. hospitals were named as high performers.  U.S. News & World Report assessed San Antonio’s risk-adjusted outcomes, such as 30-day mortality rate, 30-day readmission rates, and length of stay.  Variables linked to a higher quality of care were also factored into the ratings.  These include volume of stroke patients, nurse staffing, and specially- trained physicians. Patient satisfaction scores were also factored into the ratings.

Rapid, appropriate care is critical in the treatment of stroke patients. The U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 High Performing Hospital - Stroke rating is an endorsement of quality when patients are considering their options for stroke care.  San Antonio Regional Hospital also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The hospital is providing care that meets the highest national standards for stroke treatment.