2024-2025 Best Hospitals: US News Recognizes Leading Medical Centers for 35th Year
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With 20 hospitals earning the Honor Roll distinction, the report compared hospitals in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Of these, only 160 earned the "Best Hospitals" ranking, signifying excellence in clinical outcomes, nursing care, and patient safety practices.
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Today, U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings, marking the 35th anniversary of this comprehensive evaluation of nearly 5000 hospitals nationwide.1 This year's edition highlights 466 best regional hospitals and, for the first time, recognizes 98 hospitals for equitable access, celebrating their commitment to serving historically underserved communities.2 With 20 hospitals earning the Honor Roll distinction, the report compared hospitals in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.3 Only 160 earned the "Best Hospitals" ranking, signifying excellence in clinical outcomes, nursing care, and patient safety practices.1

“Choosing the right hospital to match your needs shouldn't be a guessing game," Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, said in a statement.1 "The 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals provides patients and their families clear, data-driven insights on hospital performance and empowers Americans to choose the facility best suited to their specific health care needs.”

Additionally, hospitals recognized as "High Performing" have earned the highest distinction available in U.S. News’ Best Hospitals: Procedures & Conditions ratings.3 Remarkably, fewer than half of the evaluated hospitals achieved any high performing rating, with a total of 1797 hospitals meeting this rigorous standard.

The full list of top-ranked hospitals by specialty is available at U.S. News Best Hospitals.4

Top Hospitals by Specialty

Cancer

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, California

Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

NYU Langone Hospitals, New York, New York

Mayo Clinic

Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York

New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

Diabetes and Endocrinology

Mayo Clinic

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

NYU Langone Hospitals

Ear, Nose, and Throat

UCLA Medical Center

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland

Mayo Clinic

Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, California

Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mayo Clinic

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

Cleveland Clinic

UCLA Medical Center

NYU Langone Hospitals

Geriatrics

Mount Sinai Hospital

NYU Langone Hospitals

UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, California

Mayo Clinic

UCLA Medical Center

Neurology and Neurosurgery

NYU Langone Hospitals

Mayo Clinic

UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center

New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornellell

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Mayo Clinic

Cleveland Clinic

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, Florida

Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland

Mass Eye and Ear, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes, UCLA Medical Center

Orthopedics

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York

New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Psychiatry

Massachusetts General Hospital

McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts

New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, Los Angeles, California

Pulmonology and Lung Surgery

Mayo Clinic

NYU Langone Hospitals

UCLA Medical Center

UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Rehabilitation

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), Chicago, Illinois

TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey

Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Hospitals, New York, New York

Rheumatology

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Mayo Clinic

Urology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell

NYU Langone Hospitals

UCLA Medical Center

Cleveland Clinic

Ranking Framework

To determine the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on various objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and level of nursing care.3 The methodology for specialty rankings, procedures, and conditions ratings is based on patient outcomes, using data from millions of records provided by CMS. This year, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and outpatient care, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual analysis. The procedures and conditions ratings are grounded entirely on objective quality measures, ensuring a comprehensive and reliable evaluation of hospital performance.

Top Ranking Hospitals Honor Roll by Region

The Best Regional Hospitals designation requires hospitals to earn the highest possible ratings in numerous procedures and conditions, showcasing their broad and consistent excellence. The Honor Roll, awarded to only 20 hospitals nationwide, highlights those that have excelled in providing high-quality medical care across a range of specialties.

The full list of top-ranked hospitals in each state and major metropolitan area is available at U.S. News Best Hospitals.5

2024-2025 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, State Highlights

The Honor Roll includes hospitals listed in alphabetical order that either ranked first or tied for first in their respective states, reflecting their top-tier performance. Notable mentions include:

Arizona: Mayo Clinic-Arizona (Phoenix)

California: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital, UCLA Medical Center, UC San Diego Health-La Jolla and Hillcrest Hospitals (San Diego), and UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center

Illinois: Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center (both Chicago)

Maryland: Johns Hopkins Hospital

Massachusetts: Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital

Minnesota: Mayo Clinic-Rochester

New York: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell, North Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health (Manhasset), and NYU Langone Hospitals

North Carolina: Duke University Hospital (Durham)

Ohio: Cleveland Clinic

Pennsylvania: Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian (Philadelphia)

Texas: Houston Methodist Hospital

By highlighting top-performing institutions, recognizing excellence in patient care, and introducing new categories such as equitable access, the report stated that these rankings empower patients and their families to make informed health care decisions.1 As the health care landscape continues to evolve, the rigorous evaluation and comprehensive data provided by U.S. News serve as a vital resource for those seeking the best possible medical care. Whether considering a hospital for specialized treatment or general care, the rankings provide a reliable guide to the highest standards of health care excellence.

References

1. U.S. News announces the 2024-2025 best hospitals. News release. U.S. News & World Report. July 16, 2024. https://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2024-07-16/u-s-news-announces-the-2024-2025-best-hospitals

2. Grossi G. Top hospitals for equitable access in 2024 ranked by US News. The American Journal of Managed Care®. June 5, 2024. Accessed July 16, 2024. https://www.ajmc.com/view/top-hospitals-for-equitable-access-in-2024-ranked-by-us-news

3. Lara Agudelo D, Wen C, Ji R, et al. Methodology: U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 Best Hospitals: Procedures & Conditions Ratings. U.S. News & World Report. July 16, 2024. Accessed July 16, 2024. https://health.usnews.com/media/best-hospitals/2024-2025_best_hospitals_procedures_conditions_methodology

4. Best hospitals by specialty, national rankings. U.S. News & World Report. Updated July 16, 2024. Accessed July 16, 2024. https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings