University Hospitals Awards & Recognition

A Recognized Leader in Healthcare

University Hospitals in Cleveland is one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, recognized for high quality care and superior outcomes in numerous areas, including:

• Clinical Excellence and Outcomes: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is nationally ranked and holds “High Performing” status from U.S. News & World Report across six specialty areas and 11 procedures and conditions in adult care. Additionally, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is ranked as a top children’s hospital in 11 specialty areas with strong patient outcomes and a high discharge rate to send patients directly home.
• Research Impact: In 2024, UH Cleveland Medical Center researchers published nearly 1,500 peer-reviewed articles, led over 3,400 active clinical trials and submitted 73 innovation disclosures on promising medical discoveries.
• Reputation and Brand Strength: UH Cleveland Medical Center was ranked seventh in the U.S. and 15th globally in a survey of the strongest Academic Medical Center brands, according to Brand Finance. For the last 25 years, both UH Cleveland Medical Center and UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital have been ranked among America’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
• Teaching and Workforce: UH Cleveland Medical Center is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, the University of Oxford and Technion Israel Institute of Technology. We are one of the top-funded research programs in the nation with a $237 million research portfolio, nearly 1,200 residents and fellows and over 110 residency training programs. UH has more than 6,000 clinical providers and 27,000 non-provider employees.
• Workplace: UH was named as a Top 25 Dream Employer by Forbes for the second consecutive year and named among Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare.
• Quality and Safety: UH was the winner of the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize – the industry’s top honor. We are also first health system in the United States to achieve ISO 9001 certification for its corporate headquarters and the first health system in Ohio to have all of its hospitals – and its corporate headquarters – ISO 9001 certified. ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management systems, which helps ensure that our organization consistently delivers high-quality services for our patients.
• Patient Experience: 87 percent of patients at UH Cleveland Medical Center would recommend our hospital to others.

U.S. News & World Reports Names UH as One of Nation’s Best Hospitals for 27 Years

“Earning this recognition for 27 straight years speaks volumes about the extraordinary commitment of our caregivers – from the bedside to the lab bench. It reinforces the trust our community has placed in us for nearly 160 years. This recognition reflects our team’s passion for improving lives – whether it’s through breakthrough therapies, surgical excellence, or deep-rooted community partnerships.”

– Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS,
Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals
and the Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair