Becker’s Hospital Review has recognized 11 California hospitals for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction and medical research.
CALIFORNIA — Eleven hospitals in the Golden State are among 100 of the best in the country, according to a new national report.
The “Great Hospitals in America” list from the Chicago-based niche media company Becker’s Healthcare, includes many of the same hospitals as rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
“These hospitals are widely recognized for their clinical excellence, commitment to patient safety, innovative initiatives, research efforts, education and high levels of patient satisfaction,” the company said.
Becker’s said the list of 100 hospitals is not exhaustive and is not an endorsement of the included hospitals. Hospitals submitted nominations and Becker’s editorial team conducted research.
In California, the health care facilities that made the list are:
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles): Becker’s highlighted Cedars-Sinai for its “pioneering medical research achievements” and ability to care for more than 1 million patients annually across its 40+ locations.
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: Also ranked California’s best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s lauded Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for operating the largest pediatric residency training program in the West.
- City of Hope (Duarte): Researchers highlighted City of Hope as the home to the nation’s most advanced cancer research facilities, while also ranking among the top 5 for cancer care.
- Keck Hospital of USC (Los Angeles): The 401-bed acute care hospital ranks in the top 50 or higher in 10 specialties from U.S. News & World Report and maintains an “A” safety grade from The Leapfrog Group.
- Sharp Memorial Hospital (San Diego): According to Becker’s, San Diego’s largest trauma center facilitates more than 240,000 outpatient visits, 99,000 emergency department visits and 21,000 surgeries each year, while earning accolades from Newsweek. Healthgrades, the American Heart Association and the Human Rights Campaign.
- Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto): Calling Stanford a “first-rate experience” for patients and families alike, Becker’s also celebrated the hospital for its innovative use of technology and an emergency department that can provide Level I trauma care.
- UC Davis Medical Center (Sacramento): Serving 6 million residents in 33 counties, Becker’s noted UC Davis’s consistent placement as one of California’s best overall hospitals, offering specialty care in 150 fields.
- UC Irvine Health (Orange): Orange County’s top comprehensive cancer center was also recognized for its top-tier trauma care, regional burn center and robust clinical trial program to provide patients with access to emerging therapies.
- UC San Diego Health (La Jolla): Frequently classed as one of America’s top health care providers, Becker’s highlighted UC San Diego Health for its consistent excellence across nearly a dozen specialties.
- UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles): Recognized this year as California’s top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center accommodates tens of thousands of emergency room patients annually and excels in Level I trauma care.
- UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco): Becker’s celebrates UCSF as one of the Bay Area’s premier medical centers that oversees “extensive research and administrative services spread throughout San Francisco.
