Newsweek and Statista released the high-profile on Wednesday"Best Hospitals in the World 2024"list, in which the American medical giant Mayo Clinic topped the list, once again proving its preeminent position in the global medical field.
It is worth mentioning that in the ranking of the 250 best hospitals in the world, the United States occupies 4 of the top 5, showing the strong strength of the United States in the global medical field.
The list is based on an in-depth analysis of 2,400 hospitals in 30 countries and territories around the world, using four core data sources:
Surveyed more than 85,000 medical experts in 30 countries and asked them to recommend hospitals in their home country and in other countries (excluding their home employers); Patient satisfaction data obtained from publicly available patient surveys; hospital quality indicators; Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) Implementation Survey – a standardized questionnaire filled out by patients to assess their healthcare experience and outcomes. The selection method is rigorous and comprehensive, ensuring the objectivity and authority of the rankings.
According to the report, the U.S. has invested heavily in health care, resulting in a large number of hospitals and a wide range of services. Medical researchers in the U.S. perform the most clinical tests in the world, resulting in the highest cancer survival rate. In addition, the U.S. is a far leader in pharmaceutical research, with patients being among the first to receive advanced medicines**.
In addition to the overall rankings, the report also provides a detailed analysis of different medical specialties. Mayo Clinic is ranked among the top in the world in cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurology, pulmonology, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and more. In pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts topped the list, becoming the world's leading children's hospital. In the field of orthopedics, New York Special Surgery Hospital is the undisputed number one. In terms of obstetrics and gynecology, Johns Hopkins Hospital is one of the strongest in the world due to its excellent medical technology and service quality.
In addition, the report also pointed out that in the ranking of the world's 250 best hospitals, the United States has a total of 43 hospitals, far ahead of Germany (23) and the United Kingdom (11) in third place. These selected hospitals not only excel in terms of medical technology and service quality, but also receive extremely high evaluations in terms of patient satisfaction.
Overall, this report provides a valuable reference for patients around the world to help them choose the most suitable medical institution for them. At the same time, it also provides an opportunity for medical institutions from all over the world to learn and improve, and jointly promote the progress and development of global medical industry. The excellence of U.S. healthcare organizations is not only a recognition of their medical technology and services, but also a recognition of their continuous investment and innovative spirit.