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U.S. News and World Report identifies Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center as top-performing hospitals in Chicago

Chicago hospitals Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center have been recognized as among the top 20 hospitals in the nation. The U.S. News and World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, evaluating nearly 4,500 facilities across 14 specialties and various data points including patient outcomes and staffing. While only 178 hospitals were nationally ranked in at least one specialty, Chicago also performed well in regional rankings. The city saw 20 hospitals earn "Best Regional Hospital" honors for serving underserved patients. The rankings utilized federal Medicare patient and procedure outcome data to assess performance. Experts noted that while rankings provide a useful snapshot of quality and safety, patients should consider the specific methodologies used by different publications. The new rankings also introduced regional specialty categories, such as cancer care and cardiology, to help families navigate local healthcare options more easily.

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