Two Covenant Health Hospitals Named America's Best-in-State Hospitals
October 30, 2026, 6:36 p.m.

Covenant Health Hospitals Named America's Best-in-State Hospitals. Left: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center; right: Covenant Health Roane

KNOXVILLE - Covenant Health hospitals Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Covenant Health Roane have been named among Newsweek’s "America's Best-in-State Hospitals” 2027 list, earning recognition for quality, patient experience and overall hospital performance. 

The annual ranking highlights hospitals for quality, reputation and patient experience. According to Newsweek and research partner Statista, the rankings are based on four primary data sources: hospital quality metrics, hospital reputation and recommendations, patient experience data and the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

"Awards like this are really about our outstanding people," said Mike Belbeck, executive vice president of operations for Covenant Health. "They reflect the skill, compassion and unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, employees and volunteers who work every day to deliver the highest quality care. We are honored to have both Fort Sanders Regional and Covenant Health Roane recognized, and we're grateful for the opportunity to serve patients and families across East Tennessee."

Fort Sanders Regional delivers advanced specialty and emergency care and serves as a key regional referral center for patients throughout East Tennessee. Roane provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services while serving as a trusted health care resource for Roane County and surrounding communities.

The 2027 rankings were published by Newsweek on Oct. 29 and will also appear in an upcoming print edition. View the complete “America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2027” rankings.

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