01/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2026 07:42
Wexford, Pa. (January 30, 2026) - Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today that AHN Wexford Hospital is a recipient of the 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award,® placing the hospital in the top 5% of health care providers in delivering patient experience in the last year.
This is the fourth consecutive year that AHN Wexford has been recognized by Press Ganey.
Press Ganey is a national health care advisory company that measures and analyzes patient satisfaction through surveys, and supports health care organizations in their quality improvement initiatives. This award is part of the company's annual patient experience ranking of top U.S. hospitals and health systems.
"AHN Wexford Hospital is raising the bar for what great patient experience looks like," said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO and chairman at Press Ganey. "They're turning ambition into action, building a culture where every interaction reflects purpose, respect and care. That kind of leadership makes a lasting difference."
Located north of Pittsburgh in Pine Twp., AHN Wexford Hospital includes 158 inpatient beds and a 24-bed emergency department that is capable of caring for both adult and pediatric patients. The hospital has received many awards and accolades across quality, safety and patient experience since opening its doors in 2021.
"Receiving the Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year is an honor, and a direct reflection of our team's unwavering commitment to our patients," said Allan Klapper, MD, president, AHN Wexford Hospital. "This sustained recognition from Press Ganey underscores our consistent dedication to providing exceptional care and an unparalleled patient experience, every single day."
The 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Award winners will be recognized at HX26, a conference to be held Feb. 2-4, 2026, in Orlando, Fla.
About Press Ganey
Press Ganey is a leading global provider of experience technology, data analytics, and insights that help companies better understand and serve their customers, employees, and stakeholders. It serves more than 43,000 clients globally across healthcare, financial services, hospitality, market research, professional services, retail, and technology.
About Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network, a Highmark Health company, is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The network is composed of 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, an employed physician organization, home- and community-based health services, a research institute, and a group purchasing organization. AHN provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women's health, diabetes and more. AHN employs approximately 23,000 people, has more than 2,500 physicians on its medical staff. To learn more, visit www.ahn.org.
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