Two Chicago hospitals rank among best in the U.S.
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Two of the nation's best hospitals are in Chicago, according to U.S. News and World Report.
The big picture: The annual list evaluates thousands of hospitals nationwide based on patient outcome, patient experience in both specialty and general care, staffing and technology, and expertise of board-certified specialists.
Driving the news: The list released Tuesday includes Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center on the "Honor Roll" of 20 of the best hospitals in the country.
- The hospitals tied for best in the state.
- Plus, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab ranked No. 1 in the country for rehabilitation hospitals.
Zoom in: Northwestern ranked in the top 20 for specialties including cancer care, endocrinology and obstetrics/gynecology.
- Rush's specialties that fall in the top 20 include neurology, geriatrics and orthopedics.
- Both Rush and Northwestern are teaching hospitals.
- Shirley Ryan serves a large number of patients recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
Yes, but: Northwestern and Rush ranked lower than others on the list for providing care to patients considered low-income, and for proportionately serving the area's non-white populace.
The intrigue: The report includes Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago and Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana as the best in the state for providing equitable access to care.
- They excel in the same areas as others on the best hospital list and serve a large share of patients on Medicaid and from socio-economically disinvested areas, while lacking the same resources as other care centers.
Editor's note: This story was updated to include details on Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.