February 6, 2026 – HCA Florida JFK Hospital today was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals®, according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare.
To create the list, an objective, quantitative analysis of publicly available data was conducted to identify the top cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The primary purpose of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals program is to provide data-driven benchmarks that hospital leaders can use to better understand performance variation and improve care for heart patients nationwide. Hospitals do not apply to participate in the study, and recognized organizations do not pay to market this distinction.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary commitment our physicians, nurses and care teams bring to every patient, every day,” said Ken West, CEO of HCA Florida JFK Hospital. “Being named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital is a meaningful honor, and it reinforces our focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered heart care for all those who place their trust in us.”
For nearly four decades, the Heart and Vascular Institute at HCA Florida JFK Hospital has provided advanced cardiovascular care for patients and families across Palm Beach County.
Performance of Hospitals Recognized on the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals List
Compared to peer hospitals, those recognized as 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals delivered better results across all 21 measures, including clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, extended outcomes and patient experience.
Key national performance observations include:
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) inpatient mortality showed a 56% difference in index value between benchmark and peer hospitals (0.43 vs. 0.99, respectively).
- In complication measure results for the two surgical patient groups (CABG and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)), the PCI group outperformed the CABG group by a 10% difference (31.4% vs. 21.4%, respectively).
- The CMS Care Compare 30-day mortality measure for CABG patients had the largest difference between benchmark and peer hospitals (16%), with index values of 2.1 vs. 2.5, respectively.
- Average cost per case showed the most notable difference in the heart failure patient group, with a 19.6% difference ($9,859 vs. $12,264, respectively).
These outcomes add up to meaningful differences. According to the study’s analysis, if all U.S. hospitals’ cardiovascular service lines performed at the level of this year’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, the impact could include more than 14,000 additional lives potentially saved, more than 27,000 additional bypass and angioplasty patients experiencing fewer complications, and more than $2.0 billion in potential savings.
“Cardiovascular care is one of the most complex and impactful service lines in health care,” said David Zito, president of performance services at Premier. “The 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals program highlights organizations delivering strong outcomes while providing hospital leaders with meaningful benchmarks to help improve care.”
About HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for nearly 60 years. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 516-bed acute care hospital, specializing in emergency services, heart and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer and breast institute services, comprehensive stroke services, orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and women’s services. We provide high quality, exceptional care to Atlantis residents and the surrounding communities.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
