Rankings and Ratings

California and Virginia are each home to four of America's richest counties, according to a recent ranking from U.S. News & World Report. 

Hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska and South Dakota have the highest physician communication scores, while hospitals in New Jersey have the lowest, CMS data shows.

Between 2021 and 2022, the median income in major U.S. cities increased by an average of 8.1%; however, in some cities, gains exceeded 20%. 

Hospitals in Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota have the highest nurse communication scores, while hospitals in the District of Columbia have the lowest, CMS data shows.

Half of the neediest cities in America are located in Texas and Mississippi, according to a recent analysis from WalletHub. 

Arlington, Va., is the healthiest city in the U.S., according to the American College of Sports Medicine's American Fitness Index rankings.

The Women's Choice Award has released its annual list of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, recognizing 510 hospitals with a low incidence of surgical errors and infections. 

States in the Southern U.S. are among those with the most workers quitting their jobs across industries, according to one analysis.

The Women's Choice Award released its annual list of best hospitals Dec. 18, recognizing thousands of facilities nationwide for exceptional women's healthcare. 

Assessing a health system's size through its physician workforce can provide a more holistic view of its capacity and scope.