Healthgrades has recognized 373 hospitals across 46 states with its 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. These award-winning hospitals represent the top 15% of facilities nationwide for delivering exceptional patient care experiences. The recognition highlights their commitment to patient satisfaction and quality of service.
Healthgrades, a leading platform for healthcare provider information, annually bestows these awards based on extensive patient surveys and feedback. The 2026 honorees have demonstrated superior performance in areas such as communication with doctors and nurses, clarity of information about medications, and the responsiveness of hospital staff.
These hospitals are being celebrated for creating a positive and supportive environment for patients during their healthcare journeys. The awards aim to guide consumers in making informed decisions about where to seek medical treatment by identifying facilities that consistently exceed expectations in patient experience.
The selection process involves analyzing patient reviews and ratings across a broad spectrum of care metrics, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of each hospital's performance. This rigorous assessment underscores the importance of patient feedback in driving improvements in healthcare delivery.
The 373 hospitals recognized are distributed across 46 states, reflecting a broad geographical spread of excellence in patient experience. This widespread recognition emphasizes that high-quality patient care is achievable in diverse healthcare settings throughout the United States.
