Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Earns ‘High Performing’ Rating from U.S. News for Heart Arrhythmia and COPD

Distinction recognizes the hospital's specialized clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care in Heart Arrhythmia and COPD. 

Johnstown, PA – Conemaugh Memorial Medical Centerhas been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Heart Arrhythmia and COPD. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.  

Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a 'High Performing' designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News. 

U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.  

“Patients in our region deserve access to high-quality care without having to travel far from home,” said Rodney Reider, CEO and Market President of Conemaugh Health System. “This U.S. News & World Report recognition is a testament to the expertise of our physicians and the dedication of our entire care team. We are proud to provide nationally recognized care right here in the communities we serve, and we remain committed to continually raising the standard for our patients.”

“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.” 

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.