Only hospital in Michigan to receive Healthgrades Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ four consecutive years
HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 27, 2026 — Holland Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation's top performers in orthopedic care, earning the Healthgrades 2027 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™. Holland Hospital is among the Top 10% of hospitals in the nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement and is the only hospital in Michigan to receive the recognition for four consecutive years (2024-2027).
These accolades recognize hospitals that consistently deliver superior clinical outcomes for patients undergoing outpatient joint replacement procedures, reflecting Holland Hospital's ongoing commitment to quality, safety and providing exceptional patient care.
In addition to the Excellence Award, Holland Hospital received:
- Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for two consecutive years (2026-2027)
- Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement for four consecutive years (2024-2027)
“These recognitions highlight the expertise of our surgeons, nurses and rehabilitation staff who work together to deliver exceptional orthopedic care,” said Joe Bonello, senior vice president and chief clinical officer at Holland Hospital. “Our focus remains on helping West Michigan patients regain function, mobility and quality of life through evidence-based care designed to help them return to the activities they enjoy most.”
Unlike rankings based on reputation or surveys, Healthgrades evaluates hospitals based on objective clinical outcomes, including risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates, across common conditions and procedures at hospitals nationwide.
The impact of choosing a top-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades’ 2027 analysis found that patients treated at hospitals with nationally recognized outpatient programs had demonstrably better outcomes than those treated at hospitals not recognized for outpatient excellence. In fact, 36,628 complications could have been avoided if all hospitals had performed at the level of five-star-rated facilities during the 2023-2025 study period.*
Holland Hospital's orthopedic program provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing arthritis, joint pain, sports injuries and mobility limitations. Through its Joint Replacement Center, patients benefit from coordinated, evidence-based care that begins before surgery and continues through rehabilitation and recovery. A multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, rehabilitation specialists and other clinical experts work together to help patients return to everyday activities with less pain and greater mobility.
This latest orthopedic recognition accompanies other recent achievements. In May 2026, Holland Hospital was recognized by Healthgrades as one of only two hospitals in Michigan and one of just 25 hospitals nationwide to earn the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for 18 consecutive years (2009-2026). Holland Hospital was also among the top 10% of hospitals nationally for patient experience.
Hospital leaders attribute these achievements to the collaboration and dedication of physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers (APPs), and support teams across the organization. Holland Hospital has also been recognized as one of West Michigan's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For for 24 consecutive years.
Patients and community members can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
For more information about Holland Hospital’s award-winning orthopedic services, visit hollandhospital.org/orthopedics.
*Statistical average based on Healthgrades’ analysis of SAF data for years 2023 through 2025 and represents a three-year estimate for Medicare patients only. For more information on how Healthgrades identifies the nation’s top hospitals for outpatient care, see the 2027 Outpatient Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT
Jessica Meldrum, MS, APR
jmeldrum@hollandhospital.org
Oct. 27, 2026