NYC Health + Hospitals Recognized as Best Hospitals in US by U.S. News and World Report

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U.S. News and World Report has named 11 hospitals of the public health care system, NYC Health + Hospitals, as Best Hospitals for treating various conditions, including heart failure, heart attack, hip fracture, kidney failure, colon cancer, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This recognition is based on the hospitals' excellence in clinical outcomes, nursing care, and patient experience. The ranking builds on NYC Health + Hospitals' commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive health care to all New Yorkers. The hospitals were selected out of nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • NYC Health + Hospitals' 11 hospitals have been recognized as Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report for treating various conditions, including heart failure, heart attack, hip fracture, kidney failure, colon cancer, diabetes, and COPD.
  • The hospitals were selected out of nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.
  • The U.S. News and World Report rankings emphasize the hospitals' excellence in clinical outcomes, nursing care, and patient experience.
  • The recognition is based on U.S. News and World Report's annual Best Hospitals rankings, which aim to guide patients in consultation with their doctors to the right hospital when they need care.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually in over 70 patient care locations.
  • The system's workforce of over 43,000 employees is focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.
  • The U.S. News and World Report rankings build on NYC Health + Hospitals' commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive health care to all New Yorkers.
  • The hospitals were awarded as part of the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Hospitals list.

Statistics:

  • 11 hospitals of NYC Health + Hospitals were recognized as Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report.
  • The hospitals were selected out of nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions.
  • Over 43,000 employees work for NYC Health + Hospitals.
  • The system serves more than a million New Yorkers annually.
  • The hospitals received recognition in the 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals list.

Sources:

  • NYC Health + Hospitals
  • U.S. News and World Report
  • NYC Health + Hospitals: About Us - Overview (NYC Health + Hospitals website)
  • About U.S. News and World Report (U.S. News and World Report website)