University of Utah Health named best hospital in state again

• Nationally, it ranked No. 9 in ophthalmology and 34th in rehabilitation.

Why it matters: The rankings could help Utahns compare their options and make informed health care decisions.

The top five hospitals in Utah are:

1. University of Utah Health (Salt Lake City)
2. Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center (Murray)
3. Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden)
4. Tied for fourth are Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital (St. George) and Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital (Provo)

What they're saying: In a statement to Axios, Chelsey Wen, senior health data analyst at U.S. News & World Report, said the rankings "confirm Salt Lake's strong standing for patient care."

How it works: U.S. News evaluated the performance of more than 4,400 hospitals in the nation, including 60 in Utah, as part of its 36th annual edition.

• The publication recognized 504 regional hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas.