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Top Hospitals Ranked for Patient Care Excellence
4 Aug
Summary
- 20 hospitals nationally recognized for broad clinical excellence.
- New regional specialty rankings enhance local hospital evaluation.
- Hospital performance analyzed on mortality, complications, and patient experience.
The latest edition of Best Hospitals recognizes 20 medical facilities across the nation for outstanding clinical excellence, placing them on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. This annual study aims to assist patients and their families in making informed healthcare choices.
Focusing on local accessibility, the report identifies 505 Best Regional Hospitals in 49 states and Washington, D.C. New regional specialty rankings have been introduced in Cancer, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation to help patients find high-quality care in their communities.
Hospital performance was evaluated using metrics such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and patient experience. Data from over 800 million patient care records informed these rankings. Additionally, 73 hospitals were recognized as Best Regional Hospitals for Community Access, serving vulnerable patient populations.