Berkshire Medical Center Earns 5-star Rating for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced that Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in partnership with Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, achieved a 5-star rating for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the top site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. BMC was rated 5 stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2026.
“The outstanding orthopaedic team at Berkshire Medical Center, working hand in hand with our exceptional Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates partners, provide the highest standard of care for our hip fracture patients,” said Dr. James Lederer, chief medical officer and chief quality officer for BHS. “BMC’s hip fracture outcomes and this 5-star recognition validate that commitment to returning our patients as quickly as possible to their active lifestyles.”
Berkshire Medical Center’s achievements are based solely on patient outcomes. As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
Healthgrades helps consumers identify high-quality hospitals by rating those that consistently deliver better-than-expected outcomes in specialty care. These ratings enable informed decisions that can help patients have better care experiences and outcomes. From 2022 to 2024, if all hospitals had performed at the 5-star level, 230,466 lives could potentially have been saved, and 183,475 complications could potentially have been avoided.
“Healthgrades commends Berkshire Medical Center and its orthopaedic specialists for their clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas, including this 5-star rating for hip fracture treatment,” said Dr. Brad Bowman, chief medical officer and head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “BMC’s leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence set a high mark for specialty care in Massachusetts and nationwide.”