Mary Washington Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among America’s Best for Outpatient Experience
Access to high-quality healthcare is a cornerstone of community quality of life and a critical factor for families, workforce talent, and businesses choosing where to live and invest.
Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital have been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award, placing them among the top-performing hospitals nationwide for delivering exceptional care in outpatient settings.
As healthcare continues shifting toward value-based care and minimally invasive technologies, more procedures are performed on an outpatient basis reducing costs and recovery times while improving convenience. This evolution requires hospitals to elevate customer service, streamline care coordination, and enhance communication throughout the patient journey.
The Women’s Choice Award® for Outpatient Experience is the only national designation that combines patient satisfaction data, clinical excellence standards, and women’s healthcare preferences. To qualify, hospitals must hold national accreditation and score at or above the national average in key outpatient survey categories, including:
- Care provided by hospital staff
- Pre- and post-surgical coordination and communication
- Facility ratings
- Patient recommendation scores
Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals are two of just 450 hospitals nationwide to earn this recognition for 2026.
For Fredericksburg and the surrounding region, this distinction reinforces the strength of our healthcare infrastructure an essential component of economic vitality. Employers depend on accessible, high-quality healthcare for their workforce. Families look for trusted providers when deciding where to settle. And a strong regional health system enhances overall community resilience.
Recognition at the national level affirms what many in our region already know: Fredericksburg offers not only historic charm and economic opportunity, but also exceptional healthcare close to home.