Boston, Cincinnati children’s hospitals share top ranking for pediatric endocrinology
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Key takeaways:
- Boston Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital tied as the best pediatric endocrinology hospital in U.S. in 2023-2024.
- Cincinnati Children’s took the No. 1 overall spot for pediatric hospitals.
Boston Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have both been named co-No. 1 hospitals for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
The U.S. News & World Report released its 2023-2024 ranking of the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. on Wednesday. Changes to this year’s ranking methodology included less of an emphasis on expert opinion and a greater emphasis on commitment to best practices and equity, diversity and inclusion.
“Parents of sick children face many difficult challenges, including how to identify the best children’s hospital to treat their illness or condition,” Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News & World Report, said in a press release. “The rankings, which are increasingly determined by objective measures of hospital quality, can help them make informed decisions.”
Boston Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center both moved up to the top spot on the pediatric diabetes and endocrinology list after being ranked second and third, respectively, in 2022-2023. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the top-ranking hospital for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology in 2022-2023, fell to third in this year’s rankings.
The top six U.S. hospitals for diabetes and endocrinology according to the 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings are:
- Tied-1. Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston
- Tied-1. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- 2. Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston
- 3. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- 4. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora
- 5. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll for the first time in its history. Boston Children’s Hospital was ranked No. 2, followed by Texas Children’s Hospital at No. 3, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at No. 4 and Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., at No. 5.
“We are honored to be ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals — all working toward making life better for children and families,” Kevin B. Churchwell, MD, president and CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital, said in an emailed statement. “While our ranking may have shifted, our unwavering commitment to the well-being of children is unchanged. We are proud to be among the nation's top pediatric hospitals, all united in our mission to improve the lives of children. Together, we strive to push the boundaries of pediatric medicine, advance research and deliver innovative treatments that bring hope and healing to our patients. For our patients and their families, Boston Children’s is where they come for care, answers, and hope, and we have the privilege of delivering it. Together with our esteemed colleagues in the field, we will continue to innovate, collaborate, and advocate for the health and well-being of all children.”
The U.S. News & World Report partnered with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research and consulting firm, to collect and analyze data from 119 children’s hospitals and survey thousands of pediatric specialists to create the rankings. Children’s hospitals awarded a “best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care.
For more information on the rankings, visit health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings?src=usn_pr.
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