Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) has been ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The publication’s 2019 “America’ Best Hospitals” rankings surveyed some 5,000 health-care centers nationwide. YNHH tied with Houston Methodist Hospital for No. 20 overall. It also ranked nationally in 12 of 16 specialties.
In each of the 12 specialties, YNHH was ranked higher than in last year’s U.S. News rankings. Psychiatry (ranked No. 9) is now ranked in the nation’s Top 10, while Geriatrics and Pulmonology were both ranked at No. 16 this year.
In addition, Ear, Nose and Throat (No. 19), Kidney Disorders (No. 20), Diabetes and Endocrinology (No. 24), Urology (No. 30), Neurology and Neurosurgery (No. 38), Gynecology (No. 39), Gastroenterology and Cancer (each ranked No. 45) and Heart and Heart Surgery (No. 48) ranked among the top 50 specialty units in the country.
“Yale New Haven Hospital’s selection to this year’s U.S. News honor roll recognizes the outstanding work our clinical teams are doing to provide the best possible care,” said Marna Borgstrom, chief executive of Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale New Haven Health, in a statement. “This honor spotlights the very talented team of physicians, nurses and staff who provide the highest level of care to patients and families hand-in-hand with innovative research in an academic environment.”
“We are very pleased and honored to be named to the U.S. News & World Report ’America’s Best Hospitals’ honor roll,” said Thomas Balcezak, MD, chief medical officer for YNHHS. “This recognition reflects what all of us already know at Yale New Haven Hospital: We provide outstanding safe care to our patients. This designation is a reflection of the on-going commitment each and every one of us have to those we serve.”
The entire U.S. News national listing is available online at www.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
