Category: Rankings & Ratings

100 top critical access hospitals, by state

The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 12. 

Top 25 pediatric health systems for human connection

Boston Children’s topped the list of the most humanizing pediatric health system brands, according to a Feb. 18 report from Monigle.

57 health systems on Forbes' list of best large employers

Forbes released its annual ranking of America’s best large employers Feb. 12, and it included 57 hospitals and health systems. 

100 top rural and community hospitals, by state

The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 12. 

NPs per capita, by state

As of September, there were 284,626 licensed nurse practitioners practicing in the U.S., though NP availability per capita varies significantly across states.

Primary care provider gaps, ranked by state

Access to primary care remains a challenge for millions of Americans, with some states facing more severe shortages than others, according to a new analysis from KFF.

64 hospitals with the most ED visits in 2024

According to data gathered by Becker’s, Parkland Health and Hospital System saw the highest number of emergency department visits in 2024.

Healthgrades' 50 top hospitals for 2025

Healthgrades has recognized 250 U.S. hospitals as part of its 2025 America’s Best Hospitals Awards.

World's most admired healthcare companies: Fortune

Fortune released its World’s Most Admired Companies list on Jan. 29, which included healthcare companies. 

20 top US hospitals for 2025, per Money

Money, a personal finance website, has released its 2025 list of the nation’s top 75 hospitals, based on an analysis of over 30,000 data points from more than 1,000 hospitals rated four or five stars by CMS.