U.S. News & World Report

What It Is: An annual ranking of hospitals in the country. The ranking is limited - it does not score every hospital in the United States, just the top performers.

Why It Matters To You: The most widely referenced ranking, U.S. News & World Report offers ranks including overall, regional, specialty ranking, children’s hospitals, and surgical procedures.

Considerations: The ranking is consumer-focused so weighs heavily towards patient care (as opposed to employee satisfaction, financial strength, etc.). Scores are based on several factors including survival, patient safety, and nurse staffing. A formal methodology report can be downloaded.

Created By: U.S. News & World Report

Key Sample Findings

• This interactive rating allows users to rank results based by the best in the following categories: Adult Care, Adult Specialty Rankings, Children’s Hospital, Children’s Specialty Rankings, and Best Hospitals by Region.

Links

• The website features a nifty tool that allows you to filter hospitals based on name, location, or specialty.

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