Rankings and Ratings

Nationally, the average percentage of hospitals with uncorrected deficiencies is 0.3%. In Delaware, the rate is 2.6%, according to CMS data. 

Merck took the top spot in Newsweek's fifth annual list of "America's Most Responsible Companies." 

Fortune and Premier collaborated to identify the top 15 health systems of 2023, considering clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience in the 15th edition of the list.

U.S. News & World Report for the first time has recognized 73 hospitals as Maternity Care Access Hospitals.

U.S. News and World Report released a list Dec. 5 recognizing hundreds of hospitals for maternity care.

Leapfrog is winding down 2023 by recognizing 132 hospitals with its Top Hospital Award, a distinction for hospitals that demonstrate the highest performance in the U.S. on quality and patient safety. 

United Health Foundation released its 2023 America's Health Rankings Dec. 5, which analyzes the overall health of the 50 states and this year identifies a record-high and rising prevalence of chronic conditions.

While Gen Xers and baby boomers flock to warm weather in Arizona and Texas, significant shares of young people are clinging to the coasts, according to a recent series of analyses from SmartAsset. 

Six major health systems have been ranked by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation regarding their inclusivity toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. 

Washington is the best state for jobs and West Virginia is the worst, according to analysis from personal finance website WalletHub released Nov. 29.