Rankings and Ratings

Eleven U.S. hospitals have earned consecutive “A” safety grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2012.  The organization biannually grades nearly 3,000 acute care hospitals against 22 national patient safety measures from CMS, the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and supplemental data. Read…

Twice a year, The Leapfrog Group evaluates approximately 3,000 hospitals across the U.S. using up to 22 national patient safety measures. In its Spring 2025 update, Leapfrog recognized 11 grade ‘A’ hospitals and also recognized grade ‘F’ hospitals.  The 19…

Washington is the best state for nurses to practice in 2025, according to WalletHub’s annual ranking, which evaluates compensation, opportunities for career growth and working conditions.  To determine the best and worst states for nurses, the financial services company evaluated…

Massachusetts is the best state in the U.S. for working moms while Louisiana is the worst, according to an analysis published April 28 by WalletHub. The personal finance website compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three…

Certified nursing assistant at a nursing home is the second-best job for entry-level workers, according to an analysis released April 28 by WalletHub. The personal finance website compared 108 entry-level positions across three dimensions: immediate opportunity, growth potential and job…

Becker’s has compiled a list of the hospitals with a CMS 5-star rating for cleanliness. CMS’s Patient survey (HCAHPS)-Hospital database listed hospital ratings based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys. This is a national, standardized…

Ten healthcare organizations were recognized on LinkedIn’s 2025 list of the best large employers for career growth. The ninth annual ranking evaluates companies with 5,000 or more global employees on factors tied to career progression, including advancement opportunities, company stability,…

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has the lowest hospitalwide readmission rate, while Oroville (Calif.) Hospital has the highest, according to CMS’ Unplanned Hospital Visits database. The data, released Feb. 19, is based on provider data for hospital return…

U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 rankings of MBA programs April 8, part of the news outlet’s broader Best Graduate Schools rankings. The media company produced multiple lists, including best full-time MBA programs, best part-time MBA programs and…

U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 rankings of the nation’s best graduate nursing programs April 7, evaluating schools based on research activity, faculty resources, student excellence and peer assessments. The rankings analyzed in-person, hybrid and flexible master’s and…