LeConte Medical Center Named A “Best-in-State Hospital” by Newsweek

LeConte Medical Center was recently named one of “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals for 2025” by Newsweek. Out of 700 hospitals nationwide, it was one of 15 hospitals in Tennessee to recognized.

Newsweek compiles the list using a variety of sources, including quality metrics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals Database, patient experience surveys and a voluntary survey on patient-reported outcome measures. Additional emphasis was also placed on healthcare equity and accreditation data from The Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons to ensure representation of the most current data and trends.

“At LeConte Medical Center, our commitment to putting patients first drives everything we do. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our community, which is why we are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of ‘America’s Best-in-State Hospitals for 2025,’” said Aaron Burns, president and chief administrative officer of LeConte Medical Center. “Additionally, receiving Newsweek’s Patient Experience Award further reinforces our unwavering focus on delivering exceptional care. We are proud to be part of Covenant Health, where four of our hospitals rank among the top 15 in Tennessee. This recognition reflects our shared dedication to excellence in healthcare.”

“This year’s rankings celebrate the outstanding hospitals that are setting new standards for patient care and innovation. We’re proud to highlight the facilities making a meaningful impact in their communities by consistently delivering exceptional healthcare,” said Josh Smith, Newsweek’s director of growth and strategic partnerships.

Other Covenant Health hospitals recognized include Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville and Roane Medical Center in Harriman.

Newsweek is a global media organization that reaches 100 million people monthly. To view the full list of “America’s Best-in-State Hospitals for 2025” or read more about the methodology, visit https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-state-hospitals-2025.