U.S. News & World Report again ranks Cleveland Clinic No 1. for cardiology, heart surgery
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Key takeaways:
- Cleveland Clinic was ranked top U.S. hospital for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report for the 30th consecutive year.
- The ranking included Medicare Advantage insurance data in the analysis.
For the 30th straight year, Cleveland Clinic topped U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for cardiology and heart surgery.
“We are honored and grateful to be recognized as the nation’s top hospital for heart care for the 30th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report,” Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, chief of Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, said in a press release from Cleveland Clinic. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication, talent and compassion of our team, including our doctors, nurses, researchers, educators and support staff. They are committed to excellence in every aspect of their work, not just in terms of clinical outcomes, but in also in our approach to patient experience, research and innovation, and in training the next generation of heart-care professionals.”
The top five U.S. hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery in the 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings are:
- Cleveland Clinic
- NYU Langone Hospitals
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia and Cornell
New to the 2024-2025 ranking, U.S. News & World Report incorporated data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance as well as outpatients, almost doubling the number of patients included in the analysis, according to a U.S. News & World Report press release.
In addition, U.S. News & World Report also added rankings for Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access to its annual report.
“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 & World Report, said in a press release. “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.”
References:
- Cleveland Clinic ranked No. 1 heart hospital in U.S. for 30th consecutive year. https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/07/16/cleveland-clinic-ranked-no-1-heart-hospital-in-us-for-30th-consecutive-year. Published July 16, 2024. Accessed July 16, 2024.
- Harder B, et al. Hospital rankings will expand use of objective data. U.S. News & World Report. https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/second-opinion/articles/2024-05-22/hospital-rankings-will-expand-use-of-objective-data. Published May 22, 2024. Accessed July 16, 2024.
- U.S. News & World Report. Best Hospitals by Specialty: National Rankings. https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings. Published July 16, 2024. Accessed July 16, 2024.
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