Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
11 best-value hospitals in Missouri.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Missouri Medical Center | Warrensburg, MO | ★ 4/5 | 63% below | 66% |
| 2 | Cox Medical Center Branson | Branson, MO | ★ 4/5 | 57% below | 71% |
| 3 | University Health Lakewood Medical Center | Kansas City, MO | ★ 4/5 | 50% below | 67% |
| 4 | Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital | Sainte Genevieve, MO | ★ 4/5 | 43% below | 70% |
| 5 | Boone Hospital Center | Columbia, MO | ★ 4/5 | 31% below | 78% |
| 6 | Progress West Hospital | Ofallon, MO | ★ 4/5 | 21% below | 82% |
| 7 | Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis, MO | ★ 5/5 | 21% below | 81% |
| 8 | Christian Hospital Northeast | Saint Louis, MO | ★ 4/5 | 18% below | 66% |
| 9 | Hedrick Medical Center | Chillicothe, MO | ★ 4/5 | 15% below | 68% |
| 10 | Wright Memorial Hospital | Trenton, MO | ★ 4/5 | 14% below | 61% |
| 11 | Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | ★ 4/5 | 6% below | 83% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.