From Time:

1. Americans have options when choosing a hospital for care, from giving birth to undergoing an operation. Money’s 2024 list of the best hospitals in the country awards facilities for consistent high-quality care and patient experience, with ranking dominated by California, New York, and Florida.

2. The ranking of the top hospitals took a fair approach by identifying high-quality facilities with an experienced staff in diverse locales. The list includes over 115 hospitals across 30 states, reflecting equitable standards in selection methodology.

3. The list is based on hospitals receiving a four- or five-star rating from CMS for low death, readmission, and unnecessary procedures. A priority is ensuring patient experiences and quality of care while also recognizing the experience of physicians in performing procedures.

4. Money developed a “price transparency grade” to assess hospital charges, aiming to hold facilities to account and highlight those with accurate public prices. There are many loopholes that keep hospital charges opaque and expensive, creating a need for an accurate transparency grade.

5. Using Money’s Best Hospitals list, individuals can make informed decisions about hospital care, but the scores for the overall grade and price transparency may not be consistent. The list can help patients navigate their stay and make the best care decisions.

6. Money’s list of the best hospitals focuses on providing transparent and accurate information about hospitals to help individuals make the best decisions about their care based on quality, experience, and affordability. More lists, including maternity care, pediatric care, and bariatric care, will be published in the coming months.



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