AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Amarillo VA Health Care System announced that it received a five-star rating in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report, stating this as an improvement from last year’s four-star rating.
CMS’ Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, re-admission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. The higher rating out of five indicates better performance along these quality measures.
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According to officials, 78% of VA hospitals nationwide that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating received a rating of four or five stars in 2026.
“Receiving a five-star rating from CMS is a reflection of the dedication our entire team brings to caring for Veterans every day,” said Dr. Rodney S. Gonzalez, director of AVAHCS. “This rating underscores our commitment to delivering safe, timely and high-quality care, and we are proud to contribute to VA’s continued nationwide excellence.”…