For the 14th consecutive year, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is the No. 1 hospital in the state, according to this year’s U.S. News rankings.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs and UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland tied for No. 3 in Colorado and are the top-ranked hospitals in their respective regions.
“This achievement underscores the remarkable commitment of UCHealth’s staff and providers, whose compassion and expertise place our patients at the center of everything we do,” said Elizabeth B. Concordia, UCHealth president and CEO. “Improving lives and delivering exceptional care isn’t just our mission, it’s our daily promise to the communities we serve.”
U.S. News ranks University of Colorado Hospital among the nation’s best in four specialties:
- Pulmonology and lung surgery (shared with National Jewish Health)
- Cancer
- Diabetes and endocrinology
- Obstetrics and gynecology
University of Colorado Hospital also ranked high in treatments for acute kidney failure, heart conditions including stroke, arrhythmias and heart failure, spinal fusion and hip fractures.
“I’d like to express my gratitude for our staff members, nurses, physicians and advanced practice providers who deliver such excellent care each day,” said Tom Gronow, president and CEO of University of Colorado Hospital. “Through our close collaboration with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, we are the state’s only academic medical center and are able to bring the latest treatments and innovations to our patients, while also maintaining our focus on exceptional quality.”
In addition to the U.S. News rankings, the nonpartisan think tank, The Lown Institute, recognized UCHealth as one of the country’s top-performing health care systems in social responsibility, community benefits, health care value and patient outcomes for the second time.
In fiscal year 2024, UCHealth cared for 2.7 million patients and provided more than $1.3 billion in community benefits, including $570 million in care for patients who could not afford to pay. For the full list of Colorado hospital rankings, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.