text: Today, the VA Medical Center in Mountain Home was named a ?ÛÏtop performer?Û? by The Joint Commission, an independent panel that accredits health care organizations. Out of 151 VA medical facilities nationwide, 32 were named ?ÛÏtop performers,?Û? including Mountain Home, based The Joint Commission?Ûªs annual review of evidence-based care that is closely linked to positive patient outcomes.  I am proud to see Mountain Home recognized for their efforts to provide first-class health care to veterans in East Tennessee and around the region. The staff at Mountain Home works tirelessly on behalf of our veterans and I can?Ûªt think of another group of people more deserving of this tremendous honor. Each time I visit the hospital I am impressed by the professionalism of the staff and the quality of care they provide, and I am glad to see their efforts recognized nationally.  You can read my press release congratulating Mountain Home by visiting my website.