In 2020, University of Nebraska Medical Center opened an advanced clinical simulation facility, the five-level Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center, designed to create safe, innovative and experiential training environments. The “iEXCEL” initiative, headquartered in the center, advances healthcare education through simulation-based techniques and 3D-augmented and virtual reality technologies. Within the center, replicated clinics, hospitals, ambulatory and home care units enable learners to simulate and practice incidents, events and patient care scenarios to build confidence and skills that will ultimately improve patient outcomes. The center, which features the first holographic theatre in any academic institution in the world, trains healthcare students from all disciplines as well as Nebraska Medicine healthcare professionals. The venue supports research and business development, including content creation for its 3D, virtual reality and holographic technologies.
Becker's Recognition
Nebraska Medicinehas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2026 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs
These organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pioneer research discoveries that expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes.
2023 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
36 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Diabetes and Endocrinology Programs
2023 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
36 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Psychiatry and Mental Health Programs
Becker’s is delighted to name 36 hospitals and health systems with great psychiatry and mental health programs.
The following hospitals and health systems, understanding that mental health is just as integral to overall wellbeing as physical health, provide services that support patients’ psychiatric, emotional and behavioral needs. These programs blend medication, education, therapy and novel treatment methods to address this critical yet often overlooked healthcare demand.
2023 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
70 Hospitals and Health Systems with Spine and Neuroscience Programs to Know
Becker’s is delighted to release its list of hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know. These programs are renowned for their excellent outcomes, leading surgical techniques and cutting-edge research.
They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Psychiatry Programs
The following hospitals and health systems, understanding that mental health is just as integral to overall wellbeing as physical health, provide services that support patients’ psychiatric, emotional and behavioral needs. These programs blend medication, education, therapy and novel treatment methods to address this critical yet often overlooked healthcare demand.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospital and Health Systems with Great Diabetes & Endocrinology Programs
The following hospitals and health systems offer services that support patients’ endocrine systems. These programs provide diagnoses, education, medication, cutting-edge technology and clinical research to improve the lives of patients suffering from endocrine disorders like diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders and more.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Health Systems with Top Simulation / Education Programs
Hospitals and health systems with simulation and education programs see improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs and enhanced patient safety. The following programs offer cutting-edge technologies, lifelike scenarios and safe environments that build provider confidence through practical application.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals With Great Neuro / Spine Programs
They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs
These programs are committed to providing exceptional orthopedic care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries. The programs on this list treat a high volume of patients each year, offer access to various clinical trials and utilize the most innovative technologies available. Many of these hospitals and health systems have earned recognition from prestigious rankings organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, are the official providers of professional sports teams and have received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospital and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs
These organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pioneer research discoveries that expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes.
2023 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
The organizations highlighted on this list provide comprehensive benefits packages, opportunities for professional development, inclusive work environments and the flexibility needed for a true work-life balance. These honorees prove that when employees’ needs and desires are met, the entire organization is better for it – they are able to make a greater impact on the lives of patients.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals / Health Systems with Great Heart Programs
The hospitals and health systems highlighted in Becker’s “Hospitals and health systems with great heart programs” list are renowned for their exemplary heart care, patient outcomes and leading technologies. Most also perform research that leads to innovative breakthroughs in the field of cardiology.
2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Top places to Work in Healthcare
This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfillment of their employees.
2025 Winner

2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs
2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospital and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs
2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Hospitals / Health Systems with Great Heart Programs
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2025 Winner

2026 Winner

93 Hospital and Health System Simulation and Education Programs to Know
Hospitals and health systems with simulation and education programs see improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs and enhanced patient safety. The following programs offer cutting-edge technologies, lifelike scenarios and safe environments that build provider confidence through practical application.
