Moore Regional named among America’s 100 Best for Spine and Prostate Surgery

PINEHURST — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has been named among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery and Prostate Surgery in Healthgrades’ 2027 specialty care ratings. 

Moore Regional, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, also received six specialty excellence awards and received five-star ratings for superior outcomes in seven procedures and treatments.

“Behind these recognitions are physicians, providers, nurses and support staff whose expertise and collaboration make exceptional care possible across our specialties,” said Jenifir Bruno, M.D., chief medical officer for FirstHealth.  “Quality and safety guide everything we do.  From cardiac care and orthopaedics to outpatient surgery, our teams share a commitment to advancing care, achieving outstanding outcomes and improving the health of the communities we serve.”

Moore Regional’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Unlike rankings based on surveys or reputation, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance strictly on objective clinical outcomes–risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates–across more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. 

2027 Moore Regional Recognitions at a Glance: 

• Spine surgery: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery Excellence Award, among top 15% in the nation for spine surgery and five-star rating for spinal fusion surgery
• Prostate surgery: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery, Prostate Surgery Excellence Award and among top 5% in the nation for two years in a row, five-star rating for prostate removal surgery
• Outpatient prostate care: Outpatient Prostate Care Award, among top 5% in the nation and five-star rating for outpatient prostate care for three years in a row
• Vascular surgery: Vascular Surgery Excellence Award, among top 15% in the nation for vascular surgery and five-star rating for carotid procedures for two years in a row
• Surgical care: One of just two hospitals in North Carolina to receive the Surgical Care Excellence Award and among top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care
• Orthopaedics: Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award, among top 10% in the nation and five-star rating for outpatient total hip replacement for four years in a row, five-star rating for hip fracture treatment for six years in a row
• Cardiac care: five-star rating for pacemaker procedures for three years in a row

The impact of choosing a high-performing hospital is significant. Healthgrades’ 2027 analysis revealed that if all hospitals performed at the level of five-star rated facilities during the 2023-2025 study period, 227,229 lives could have been saved and 158,138 complications could have been avoided.*

“Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient’s health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Moore Regional Hospital for its top-tier performance in numerous areas of specialty care, and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most.”

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. 

To learn more about award-winning care at Moore Regional, visit www.firsthealth.org.

*Statistical averages based on Healthgrades’ analysis of MedPAR data for years 2023 through 2025 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. To learn more about how Healthgrades determines the top hospitals for specialty care, view the complete  2027 Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology. 

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