For the 24th consecutive year, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. This year, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center is ranked as a Best Hospital for cancer care in New England and #4 in the nation.
Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center was also highlighted high-performing for the following conditions and procedures: Colon cancer surgery, Gynecological cancer surgery, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Lung cancer surgery, and Prostate cancer surgery.
The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings and ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
"This recognition affirms our unwavering commitment to provide the highest quality and most compassionate care to our patients and their families. We are relentless in pursuing excellence in cancer treatment and in discovering new cures and treatments for patients with cancer around the world," said Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, president and CEO, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
"I'm grateful for the dedication and compassion of our world-class teams who come together every day to care for our patients with cancer," said Kevin Giordano, chief operating officer, Brigham and Women's Hospital. "We received this recognition because of the hard work of every member of the team-our clinicians, our researchers, our trainees, our nurses, our clinical/technical staff, our administrative staff, our facility staff, and beyond. The entire team is wholly committed to putting our patients at the center of everything we do."
U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions; only 11% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals ranking. Hospitals awarded a "Best" designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience.
"For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions," said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. "A 'Best Hospital' recognition empowers patients to seek out medical care from the best of the best to treat their illness or condition."
