Only one state received an "A" for preterm birth rates, while nine states saw a drop in grade from 2023 to 2024, according to a March of Dimes report.
Rankings and Ratings
Twelve U.S. hospitals have earned consecutive "A" safety grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2012.
In The Leapfrog Group's fall 2024 safety rankings, 13 hospitals received an "F" grade, including three in Florida.
All of the top cities for veteran health are in California, according to a report from WalletHub.
New Hampshire is the best state to find a job and West Virginia is the worst, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking published Oct. 30.
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Bakersfield, Calif. has the highest number of heart disease deaths per 100,000 residents, while Boston has the lowest, according to a new ranking published Oct. 28 by Forbes Advisor, a financial services and personal finance website affiliated with Forbes.
Detroit leads the list of cities with the least healthy populations, while San Jose, Calif., has the healthiest residents, according to a new ranking published Oct. 28 by Forbes Advisor, a financial services and personal finance website affiliated with Forbes.
U.S. News & World Report has updated the methodology for its 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ranking, set for release Dec. 10.
Fortune and Great Place to Work have recognized 18 large healthcare organizations on their annual "Best Workplaces for Women" list, published Oct. 24.
On Oct. 22, Healthgrades unveiled its annual Specialty Excellence Awards for 2025, which included recognition of the nation's 100 best hospitals for critical care.