Category: Rankings & Ratings

196 top hospitals for drug communications

Nearly 200 hospitals are the best in the nation for their drug communications, according to CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data. 

PA burnout rates in 25 specialties

Last year, 32.2 percent of certified physician assistants experienced at least one symptom of burnout, according to the “2022 Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs by Specialty,” a report on 24 specialties and primary care published by the Nationa…

The 5 most-requested specialties and their pay

Nurse practitioners are the most requested specialty by employers but have the lowest average pay of the top five specialities, AMN Healthcare found.

270+ hospitals, health systems among Forbes' best-in-state employers

Forbes released its fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers By State on Aug. 22. 

States with the highest preventable death rates: Commonwealth Fund

Mississippi had the most preventable deaths per 100,000 residents in 2020 and 2021, according to the Commonwealth Fund’s 2023 scorecard.

Healthcare jobs that require the most innovative thinking

The Labor Department’s Occupational Network ranked chief sustainability officers as the job that requires the most innovation in healthcare. 

Oklahoma health system CEO criticizes Leapfrog rankings

Hospital rankings, particularly those from U.S. News & World Report, have drawn scrutiny from health system leaders in recent months. Now, The Leapfrog Group — known for assigning hospitals letter grades —  is also facing criticism. 

20 best cities for Gen Z

The best cities for Gen Zers aren’t the biggest, according to a recent ranking from Commercial Cafe. 

Healthcare settings with the most workplace injuries

Ambulance services had the highest rates of workplace injuries while dentists’ officers had the lowest, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found.

180 HCA hospitals by bed count

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the U.S., offloaded three Louisiana hospitals in January, bringing the number of hospitals in its portfolio down to 180 across 19 states and the United Kingdom.