According to a ranking by Statista and Newsweek, the best hospital in the United States is the *********** in Rochester, Minnesota. Moreover, the *********** was also ranked as the best hospital in the world, among over 50,000 hospitals in 30 countries. **************** in Ohio and the ************* Hospital in Maryland were ranked as second and third best respectively in the U.S., while they were second and forth best respectively in the World.

According to a ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S., the best hospital for adult cancer is the University of *******************************, which had a score of *** out of 100, as of 2025. This statistic shows the top 10 hospitals for adult cancer in the United States based on the score given by U.S. News and World Report's annual hospital ranking.

According to a ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S., the best hospital for adult cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery is the ******************** in New York, which had a score of *** out of 100, as of 2025. This statistic shows the top 10 hospitals for adult cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery in the United States based on the score given by U.S. News and World Report's annual hospital ranking.

This statistic depicts a ranking of the top 10 largest U.S. for-profit hospitals based on the number of beds as of February 2024. At this point, the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, was ranked first among such hospitals in the United States, with a total of 1,831 beds. The top three largest for-profit hospitals were all in Texas.

As of 2025, New York-Presbyterian hospital is the largest hospital in the United States with its eight campuses based in New York City. This was followed by AdventHealth Orlando in Florida stands as the second largest hospital in the United States, boasting an impressive 2,787 beds. Evolving landscape of U.S. hospitals Despite the decline in the total number of hospitals since 1980, the healthcare sector continues to grow in other ways. U.S. hospitals now employ about 7.5 million workers and generate a gross output of around 1,263 billion U.S. dollars. The Hospital Corporation of America, based in Nashville, Tennessee, leads the pack as the largest health system in the country, operating 222 hospitals as of February 2025. This reflects a trend towards consolidation and the rise of for-profit hospital chains, which gained prominence in the 1990s. Specialization and emergency care While bed count is one measure of hospital size, institutions also distinguish themselves through specialization and emergency care capabilities. For instance, the University of California at Los Angeles Medical Center performed 22,287 organ transplants between January 1988 and March 2025, making it the leading transplant center in the nation. In terms of emergency care, Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas recorded the highest number of emergency department visits in 2024, with 235,893 patients seeking urgent care.

Context

There are all sorts of reasons why you'd want to know a hospital's quality rating.

• Your mom is having her second hip replacement. Her first one went terribly and you're nervous about how she'll do. Which hospital would you suggest she have her surgery?
• You're selecting a health plan on your state's Exchange, but your top two choices partner with different hospitals. How will you decide which plan to pick?
• Your brother has Cystic Fibrosis and has to go to the ER frequently. He hates waiting. Which hospitals/states provide care in the timeliest manner?
• Your in-laws moved to Florida recently to retire, and have been trying to convince you to move there too. You're looking for any way possible to show them that your state is better. Does your state have better hospitals?

Every hospital in the United States of America that accepts publicly insured patients (Medicaid or MediCare) is required to submit quality data, quarterly, to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). There are very few hospitals that do not accept publicly insured patients, so this is quite a comprehensive list.

Content

This file contains general information about all hospitals that have been registered with Medicare, including their addresses, type of hospital, and ownership structure. It also contains information about the quality of each hospital, in the form of an overall rating (1-5, where 5 is the best possible rating & 1 is the worst), and whether the hospital scored above, same as, or below the national average for a variety of measures.

This data was updated by CMS on July 25, 2017. CMS' overall rating includes 60 of the 100 measures for which data is collected & reported on Hospital Compare website (https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html). Each of the measures have different collection/reporting dates, so it is impossible to specify exactly which time period this dataset covers. For more information about the timeframes for each measure, see: https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/Data/Data-Updated.html# For more information about the data itself, APIs and a variety of formats, see: https://data.medicare.gov/Hospital-Compare

Acknowledgements

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Inspiration

Which hospital types & hospital ownerships are most common?

Which hospital types & ownerships are associated with better than average ratings/mortality/readmission/etc?

What is the average hospital rating, by state?

Which hospital types & hospital ownerships are more likely to have not submitted proper data ("Not Available" & "Results are not available for this reporting period")?

Which parts of the country have the highest & lowest density of religious hospitals?

Hospitals play a critical role in healthcare, offering specialized treatments and emergency services essential for public health, regardless of economic fluctuations or individuals' financial situations. Rising incomes and broader access to insurance have fueled demand for care in recent years, supporting hospitals' post-pandemic recovery initiated by federal policies and funding. The recovery for many hospitals was also promoted by mergers that lessened financial strains, especially in rural hospitals. This trend toward consolidation has resulted in fewer enterprises relative to establishments, enhancing hospitals' bargaining power regarding input costs and insurance reimbursements. With this improved position, hospitals are expected to see revenue climb at a CAGR of 2.0%, reaching $1.5 trillion by 2025, with a 3.2% increase in 2025 alone. Competition, economic conditions and regulatory changes will impact hospitals based on size and location. Smaller hospitals, particularly rural ones, may encounter more significant obstacles as the industry transitions from fee-based to value-based care. Independent hospitals face wage inflation, staffing shortages and drug supply costs. Although state and federal policies aim to support small rural hospitals in addressing hospital deserts, uncertainties linger over federal Medicare funding and Medicaid reimbursements, which account for nearly half of hospital care spending. Even so, increasing per capita disposable income and increasing the number of individuals with private insurance will boost revenues from private insurers and out-of-pocket payments for all hospitals, big and small. Hospitals will continue incorporating technological advancements in AI, telemedicine and wearables to enhance their services and reduce cost. These technologies aid hospital systems in strategically expanding outpatient services, mitigating the increasing competitive pressures from Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and capitalizing on the increased needs of an aging adult population and shifts in healthcare delivery preferences. As the consolidation trend advances and technology adoption further leverages economies of scale, industry revenue is expected to strengthen at a CAGR of 2.4%, reaching $1.7 trillion by 2030, with steady profit over the period.

The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), collects annual data on visits to emergency departments to describe patterns of utilization and provision of ambulatory care delivery in the United States. Data are collected from nonfederal, general, and short-stay hospitals from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and are used to develop nationally representative estimates. The data include counts and rates of emergency department visits from 2016-2022 for the 10 leading primary diagnoses and reasons for visit, stratified by selected patient and hospital characteristics. Rankings for the 10 leading categories were identified using weighted data from 2022 and were then assessed in prior years.

ContextResearch-oriented cancer hospitals in the United States treat and study patients with a range of diseases. Measures of disease specific research productivity, and comparison to overall productivity, are currently lacking.HypothesisDifferent institutions are specialized in research of particular diseases.ObjectiveTo report disease specific productivity of American cancer hospitals, and propose a summary measure.MethodWe conducted a retrospective observational survey of the 50 highest ranked cancer hospitals in the 2013 US News and World Report rankings. We performed an automated search of PubMed and Clinicaltrials.gov for published reports and registrations of clinical trials (respectively) addressing specific cancers between 2008 and 2013. We calculated the summed impact factor for the publications. We generated a summary measure of productivity based on the number of Phase II clinical trials registered and the impact factor of Phase II clinical trials published for each institution and disease pair. We generated rankings based on this summary measure.ResultsWe identified 6076 registered trials and 6516 published trials with a combined impact factor of 44280.4, involving 32 different diseases over the 50 institutions. Using a summary measure based on registered and published clinical trails, we ranked institutions in specific diseases. As expected, different institutions were highly ranked in disease-specific productivity for different diseases. 43 institutions appeared in the top 10 ranks for at least 1 disease (vs 10 in the overall list), while 6 different institutions were ranked number 1 in at least 1 disease (vs 1 in the overall list).ConclusionResearch productivity varies considerably among the sample. Overall cancer productivity conceals great variation between diseases. Disease specific rankings identify sites of high academic productivity, which may be of interest to physicians, patients and researchers.

This statistic shows the number of beds in the top 10 hospitals for adult cancer in the United States, as of 2017, according to the latest U.S. News Best Hospitals report. The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio had ***** beds within this specialty, which was the highest number of beds among the top 10 adult cancer hospitals.

Graph and download economic data for Total Revenue for Hospitals, All Establishments (REV622ALLEST144QSA) from Q4 2004 to Q2 2025 about hospitals, revenue, establishments, and USA.

As of February 2025, the Hospital Corporation of America, based in Nashville, Tennessee, was the largest health system in the United States, with a total of 222 hospitals. HCA Healthcare is also the largest U.S. health system when ranked by the number of beds and, as expected, by net patient revenue.Hospitals in the United StatesCurrently, there are approximately 6,120 hospitals in the United States. Looking over the past decades, this figure was constantly decreasing. For example, there were nearly 7,000 hospitals in 1980. There are some 5.3 million persons employed in U.S. hospitals in full-time. Contrary to the decrease in the number of hospitals, employment has been increasing steadily. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. hospitals generate a total gross output of around 1,075 billion U.S. dollars. The largest portion of U.S. hospitals are non-profit facilities. A smaller share includes private-owned for-profit hospitals. In most cases, these hospitals are part of hospital chains. For-profit hospitals developed especially in the 1990s, with the aim to gain profit for their shareholders. The Hospital Corporation of America, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. for-profit hospital operator with the highest number of hospitals.

Context

This dataset contains Hospital General Information from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This is the BigQuery COVID-19 public dataset. This data contains a list of all hospitals that have been registered with Medicare. This list includes addresses, phone numbers, hospital types and quality of care information. The quality of care data is provided for over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals, including over 130 Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers, across the country. You can use this data to find hospitals and compare the quality of their care

Querying BigQuery tables

You can use the BigQuery Python client library to query tables in this dataset in Kernels. Note that methods available in Kernels are limited to querying data. Tables are at bigquery-public-data.cms_medicare.hospital_general_info.

Sample Query

How do the hospitals in Mountain View, CA compare to the average hospital in the US? With the hospital compare data you can quickly understand how hospitals in one geographic location compare to another location. In this example query we compare Google’s home in Mountain View, California, to the average hospital in the United States. You can also modify the query to learn how the hospitals in your city compare to the US national average.

“#standardSQL SELECT MTV_AVG_HOSPITAL_RATING, US_AVG_HOSPITAL_RATING FROM ( SELECT ROUND(AVG(CAST(hospital_overall_rating AS int64)),2) AS MTV_AVG_HOSPITAL_RATING FROM bigquery-public-data.cms_medicare.hospital_general_info WHERE city = 'MOUNTAIN VIEW' AND state = 'CA' AND hospital_overall_rating <> 'Not Available') MTV JOIN ( SELECT ROUND(AVG(CAST(hospital_overall_rating AS int64)),2) AS US_AVG_HOSPITAL_RATING FROM bigquery-public-data.cms_medicare.hospital_general_info WHERE hospital_overall_rating <> 'Not Available') ON 1 = 1”

What are the most common diseases treated at hospitals that do well in the category of patient readmissions? For hospitals that achieved “Above the national average” in the category of patient readmissions, it might be interesting to review the types of diagnoses that are treated at those inpatient facilities. While this query won’t provide the granular detail that went into the readmission calculation, it gives us a quick glimpse into the top disease related groups (DRG)
, or classification of inpatient stays that are found at those hospitals. By joining the general hospital information to the inpatient charge data, also provided by CMS, you could quickly identify DRGs that may warrant additional research. You can also modify the query to review the top diagnosis related groups for hospital metrics you might be interested in. “#standardSQL SELECT drg_definition, SUM(total_discharges) total_discharge_per_drg FROM bigquery-public-data.cms_medicare.hospital_general_info gi INNER JOIN bigquery-public-data.cms_medicare.inpatient_charges_2015 ic ON gi.provider_id = ic.provider_id WHERE readmission_national_comparison = 'Above the national average' GROUP BY drg_definition ORDER BY total_discharge_per_drg DESC LIMIT 10;”

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From stethoscopes and MRIs to veterinarian equipment, surgical instruments and more, medical equipment plays a vital role in maintaining our health and well-being--and remains a top industrial market to sell to. Want to explore more about this powerful sector? This article will provide we analyze key statistics on industry size, market value, and employment trends. We'll also explore the leading U.S. medical equipment manufacturers shaping the industry.

In the past five years, the healthcare sector's growth has supported hospital bed manufacturers' revenue. Population growth, rising obesity rates, and an increase in older adults have heightened demand for healthcare services. Healthcare providers have accordingly been expanding facilities, especially in underserved areas, leading to greater demand for hospital beds. While international trade of hospital beds has seen historic levels of volatility, exports remain elevated after skyrocketing at the height of the pandemic. Revenue has been climbing at a CAGR of 2.1% to an estimated $2.8 billion over the five years through 2024. Revenue has swelled by 2.3% in 2024 alone. Product innovation has been a critical driver for hospital bed manufacturers. Companies have integrated advanced technologies into their products to differentiate from competitors, enhancing features like integrated monitoring systems, new therapeutic capabilities and pressure redistribution. These advancements aim to boost patient care and operational efficiency. Hospitals increasingly seek beds with real-time monitoring capabilities, allowing them to quickly respond to patient needs and make informed decisions. Manufacturers drive sales by tapping into hospitals' pressure to provide the best care available to their patients by bringing new, more effective hospital beds to market. Still, price competition between manufacturers of standardized acute care beds remains intense. The healthcare sector will continue to consolidate as demand climbs and economies of scale become a larger priority. This trend will especially benefit larger hospital bed manufacturers through established relationships with major buyers. As healthcare spending rises amid population growth, aging demographics and expanded insurance coverage, demand for hospital beds is expected to remain strong. Crowded hospitals will support at-home care, supported by Medicare for compatible needs, further driving hospital bed sales. Emerging markets like China and India offer promising growth opportunities for hospital bed manufacturers because of improving healthcare infrastructure and rising expenditures. Companies will likely invest in these regions, taking advantage of a slipping US dollar to enhance export potential. Revenue is set to rise at a CAGR of 2.3% to an estimated $3.1 billion through the end of 2029.

Introduction

EHR Industry Statistics: Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are digital versions of patient paper charts, revolutionizing healthcare by providing instant, secure access to comprehensive medical information.

They include details like medical history, diagnoses, medications, and test results, consolidating data from various sources into one accessible record.

EHRs enhance patient care by supporting better coordination among healthcare providers, improving efficiency through reduced paperwork, and enabling patient engagement via access to their records.

Challenges include high implementation costs, interoperability issues between different systems, and concerns about data privacy.

Looking ahead, advancements aim to improve interoperability, enhance data analytics, and integrate with telemedicine for more efficient and personalized healthcare delivery.

This statistic depicts a ranking of the top 10 U.S. non-profit hospitals based on gross revenue in 2013. In that year, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, was ranked third in the United States, with a gross revenue of approximately 10.6 billion U.S. dollars.

Hospital Grade Air Purifier Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the Global Hospital Grade Air Purifier market size was valued at $3.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $7.6 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period of 2025–2033. This robust growth trajectory is primarily driven by the heightened focus on infection control and air quality management in healthcare environments, especially in the wake of global pandemics and rising awareness about airborne pathogens. The need for advanced air purification solutions in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories is further amplified by stringent regulatory standards and the increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), compelling healthcare facilities to invest in state-of-the-art hospital grade air purifiers that ensure superior indoor air quality and patient safety.

Regional Outlook

North America currently commands the largest share of the hospital grade air purifier market, accounting for over 35% of the global market value in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the region’s mature healthcare infrastructure, rigorous regulatory mandates from agencies such as the CDC and EPA, and a high level of technological adoption across medical facilities. The United States, in particular, has witnessed significant investments in healthcare modernization, with hospitals and clinics prioritizing air quality to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and comply with evolving health standards. Moreover, the presence of leading market players, established distribution networks, and a strong culture of innovation have further solidified North America’s leadership in this sector, positioning it as a benchmark for best practices in hospital air purification.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, registering a remarkable CAGR of 12.2% from 2025 to 2033. This accelerated growth is fueled by rapid urbanization, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and rising investments in public health across countries like China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. Governments in the region are increasingly prioritizing air quality in healthcare settings due to frequent outbreaks of respiratory diseases and heightened public scrutiny. Furthermore, the influx of international hospital chains and the proliferation of specialty clinics are driving demand for advanced hospital grade air purifiers equipped with HEPA, UV-C, and activated carbon technologies. Local manufacturers are also ramping up production capacities and forming strategic alliances with global brands to cater to the surging demand, making Asia Pacific a focal point for future market expansion.

Emerging economies in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are gradually embracing hospital grade air purifiers, though adoption rates remain comparatively lower due to budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and limited awareness regarding air quality standards. However, policy reforms and international aid programs are beginning to address these barriers, with governments introducing incentives and regulatory frameworks to encourage the adoption of advanced air purification solutions in hospitals and laboratories. Localized demand is particularly evident in urban centers and private healthcare institutions, where the emphasis on patient safety and infection control is growing. Despite challenges such as supply chain inefficiencies and cost sensitivity, these regions present significant long-term opportunities for market players willing to invest in education, localized manufacturing, and tailored product offerings.

Report Scope

This dataset represents preliminary estimates of cumulative U.S. COVID-19 disease burden for the 2024-2025 period, including illnesses, outpatient visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. The weekly COVID-19-associated burden estimates are preliminary and based on continuously collected surveillance data from patients hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. The data come from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network (COVID-NET), a surveillance platform that captures data from hospitals that serve about 10% of the U.S. population. Each week CDC estimates a range (i.e., lower estimate and an upper estimate) of COVID-19 -associated burden that have occurred since October 1, 2024.

Note: Data are preliminary and subject to change as more data become available. Rates for recent COVID-19-associated hospital admissions are subject to reporting delays; as new data are received each week, previous rates are updated accordingly.

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