Summary
The Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking evaluates over 2,500 hospitals globally, with the U.S. featuring prominently. The list is based on hospital quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and expert recommendations. St. Clair Hospital and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are among the U.S. hospitals making their debut on the list.
Key Facts
- Newsweek's hospital ranking evaluates over 2,500 hospitals worldwide for 2026.
- The ranking considers factors like hospital quality, patient satisfaction, and expert recommendations.
- The U.S. has 420 hospitals on the list, with 37 new entries.
- St. Clair Hospital, at No. 330, focuses on quality care and works with Mayo Clinic.
- Ranking factors include metrics from CMS, Leapfrog, and other health organizations.
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, ranked No. 347, is known for integrating research with patient care.
- The U.S. study called POINTER looks at lifestyle impacts on cognitive function and is one of many research projects at Atrium Health.
- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in South Dakota is ranked No. 413 and serves mostly rural areas.
