Health Ratings Methodology Summary
Organization:
• Beckers Beckers published more than 20 different lists during 2017-2018, a few of which are:
• 100 Great Hospitals in America
• 100 Great Community Hospitals
• 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs
• 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Women’s Health Programs
• 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs
• 100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs
• 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Link(s) to organization’s published methodology:
• A brief description of methodology is published with each list
• http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/
Data Source(s) and Date Ranges:
Data Source Date Range
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Metrics used for 100 Great Hospitals in America o To develop this list, the Becker's Hospital Review received nominations, and the editorial team analyzed other reputable hospital ranking and award sources such as CMS Star Ratings, U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics' 100 Top Hospitals, Healthgrades, Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Studer Group and Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients, Truven, Leapfrog, etc.
Metrics used for 100 Great Community Hospitals o The hospitals listed here have fewer than 550 beds and minimal teaching programs, and are often located in rural areas as the only hospitals in their communities. o To develop this list, the Becker's Hospital Review editorial team analyzed other reputable hospital ranking and award sources such as National Rural Health Association, iVantage Health Analytics, U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades, CareChex, Leapfrog, American Nurses Credentialing Center, etc.
Metrics used for 100 Hospitals With Great Orthopedic
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News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades, ChareChex, Blue Distinction Center, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, etc.
Metrics used for 100 Hospitals & Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs o Organizations have extensive neuroscience and spine programs o Becker's Healthcare editorial team examined national rankings and awards for neurosurgery, neurological care and spine surgery from other awards and rankings sites such as U.S. News & World Report, CareChex, Blue Distinction, Healthgrades, Truven Health Analytics, etc.
Metrics used for 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs o Health systems selected for this list lead the way in oncology expertise, outcomes, research and treatment options o Becker's Healthcare editorial team examined national rankings, awards, and designations for the specialty from a range of firms and clinical bodies, including U.S. News & World Report, CareChex, BlueCross BlueShield Association, National Cancer Institute and American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer,